cno
cno — abbreviation
1. a short written form for the title of the senior officer responsible for a navy'
a short written form for the title of the senior officer responsible for a navy's operations, especially in the U.S. Navy
The memo said the CNO would review the fleet plan on Friday.
the CNO + verb in an official memo
Vikram briefed the CNO before the navy ships left Pearl Harbor.
Reporters asked whether the CNO had approved the new ship budget.
After the storm, the CNO ordered extra rescue ships to Guam.
Talia printed the CNO's speech for the ceremony in Annapolis.
- Chief of Naval Operations
the full official title, used when complete formality or first mention is needed
- navy chief
an informal news label for the same U.S. Navy position
文法句型
the CNO + verb
brief the CNO
acting CNO
用法筆記
Used mainly in U.S. Navy writing, news reports, and official documents. It is normally written in capital letters and refers to one specific senior post, not to navy officers in general.