Officer

An individual holding military command within the armed forces was known as a commissioned officer. There were also other categories of military officers, such as warrant officers and non-commissioned officers. Commissioned officers could be further classified as either junior officers with a lower rank, or senior officers holding a higher rank.

During the High Republic Era, the Republic Defense Coalition was staffed by RDC officers. During the Clone Wars, the Galactic Republic's armed forces utilized command military personnel known as Republic officers, while the Confederacy of Independent Systems armed forces employed command military personnel called Separatist officers. The command military personnel of the Imperial Military were known as Imperial officers. Within the Chiss Ascendancy, Chiss officers served in the Ascendancy military.

The efficient operation of every military organization relied on its officers. Generals were responsible for devising strategies and tactics, whereas non-commissioned officers collaborated with line infantry.