Commander

Besides the use of Tiberium, it is the use of Commanders that sets GDI and Nod apart from most regular armies. In most regular armies, there is a sharp demarcation of ranks, and each officer is assigned to a particular army, sector of space, or command post. As far as can be understood, Commander is a special rank somewhat equivalent to Colonel, and although he/she normally commands forces that can reasonably be commanded by a colonel, Commanders are flexible. Through the EVA or CABAL network, our most brilliant leaders can be tasked to provide their insight anywhere in the globe. Anywhere, taking command of whatever forces happen to be present at the time, and hoping to wrest victory wherever and whenever the spectre of defeat raises its head. Therefore, this battle is truly one of commanders.

A Commander is also sometimes called to go onto the battlefield, at which point he/she controls via a sophisticated mobile command unit.