The army chief is a high-ranking officer in the military responsible for leading, strategizing, and making critical decisions for the army. Synonyms for the term army chief include general, high commander, warlord, field marshal, brigadier, colonel, and commander-in-chief. A general is the highest ranking army chief who supervises and manages the army's operations and commands. A high commander is a skilled military leader with extensive experience in combat and training. Field marshals are expert military planners and strategists who oversee military operations on a grand scale, while warlords are regional leaders who control armies and direct military campaigns. A brigadier is a senior officer responsible for leading and instructing smaller units, while a colonel is an officer with significant combat experience who commands a military unit. The commander-in-chief is the supreme leader of all military forces who directs the military's overall strategy and operations.