what is commissioned in the army mean
A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army holds a commission from the President of the United States and can command those under him, both officers and enlisted personnel. With luck and time, he can rise to the command of all military personnel in his service. A non-commissioned officer -- a sergeant, for example -- is outranked by all commissioned officers. However, he can command the enlisted personnel, privates, corporals and lower-ranked sergeants under his command.