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| While '''Executive officer''' literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an ], the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization. | |||
| In many ], an Executive Officer (XO) is the second-in-command, reporting to the ] (CO). The XO is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing the commander to concentrate on planning the unit's next move. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the commander, and the position is frequently a stepping stone to a command position. The term is not used in the ], in which the designation ] (2i/c) is used as a formal appointment. In smaller ships of the ] (such as ]s and ]s), the Executive Officer also holds the position of ] and is usually referred to as such. In larger ships, in which he holds the rank of ], he is usually referred to simply as "the Commander". The XO heads the Executive Department. | |||
| In ], the executive officers are the top officers of a corporation, the ] (CEO) being the best-known type. The definition varies; for instance, the ] defines "executive officers" as the five most highly-compensated officers not also sitting on the ]. | |||
| In ], "executive officer" may be anyone with decision-making responsibility in the ] of the government. | |||
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