A military leader is a person who commands and directs a group of soldiers in warfare. There are numerous synonyms that can be used to describe such a person. One such term is "commander-in-chief", which refers to the highest-ranking officer in a military organization. Another synonym for a military leader is "general", which is a high-ranking officer who has overall responsibility for a branch of the armed forces. A "field officer" is also a military leader who is responsible for the tactical operations of a unit in combat. Other synonyms for a military leader include "colonel," "lieutenant general," "brigadier," and "admiral" depending on the branch of the military.