as "Cdre" in British Royal Navy, "CDRE" in the US Navy, "Cmdre" in the Royal Canadian Navy, "COMO" in the Spanish Navy and in some navies speaking the Spanish language, or "CMDE" as used in the Indian Navy and in navies of several other countries.

Etymology

The rank of commodore derives from the French commandeur, which was the second highest rank in the orders of knighthood, and in military orders

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