SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT AFLOAT


Meaning of SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT AFLOAT in English

The senior line officer of the Navy, on active service, eligible for command at sea, who is present and in command of any unit of the operating forces afloat in the locality or within an area prescribed by competent authority. This officer is responsible for the administration of matters which collectively affect naval units of the operating forces afloat in the locality prescribed. Also called SOPA.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.