General
oic
What does oic mean?
'Officer In Charge' — the officer designated as responsible for a particular activity, detail, or facility, often a smaller or temporary scope than a formal command.
""Report to the OIC of the arms room to draw your weapon.""
Origin
US military abbreviation of 'officer in charge'.
Frequently asked questions
What does OIC mean?
OIC stands for 'Officer In Charge' — the officer responsible for a specific activity, detail, or facility, usually a smaller or temporary scope than a formal command.
How is OIC different from NCOIC?
An OIC is a commissioned officer in charge, while an NCOIC is a non-commissioned officer in charge; the two are often paired over the same task.
How is OIC used?
It designates who is responsible for something, as in 'report to the OIC of the arms room'.
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