The phrase "base commander" refers to the person in charge of a military base. They are responsible for overseeing all operations, maintaining security, and managing the personnel stationed at the base. Full definition
The threat was to the point that the local base commander forbid living off - site. (lowtechmagazine.com)
Bleak and funny, it features Peter Sellers in an astonishing three roles, George C. Scott as a testosterone - charged general, and Sterling Hayden as the bat - guano - crazy base commander who brings the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation. (thoughtco.com)
An Air Force base commander wearing dress blues and a priest stood at her doorway, but she wouldn't let them cross the threshold. (news.starbucks.com)