Supreme Commander

The positional rank of "Supreme Commander" refers to the military officer who commands all the military forces of a nation or alliance.

Similar to the position of Commander-in-Chief, the leader of all armed services of a nation. However, this was often referred to a civilian head of state or government, such as the President of the United States.

During the Great World War II, the Allied Forces choose Gunther von Esling as their Supreme Commander to lead their combined armies. By the start of the conflict, civilian governments were unable to coordinate efficiently or were otherwise defunct. As the only effective authority, Esling created a modified junta to govern the Allies. following the war, Elsing returned governmental control to their member governments.

With the formation of the Global Defense Initiative, the position of Supreme Commander was again, as head of all GDI military forces. In the 1990's, the Supreme Commander was subordinate to the UN Security Council. In the mid-21st century, the Supreme Commander was subordinate to the Director-General.

Within the Brotherhood of Nod, Kane serves as Supreme Commander and Head of State.