Supporting commander

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001590",
  "term": "Supporting commander",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. A commander who provides actions and other directed support to a supported commander.\n\n2. In the context of a support command relationship, the commander who aids, protects, complements, or sustains another commander’s force and who is responsible for providing the assistance required by the supported commander.",
  "see_also": [
    "support",
    "supported commander"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-0"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/supporting-commander/"
}