Commandant (rank) rank, above "adjudant-chef". In the Spanish Army and Spanish Air Force, the rank of "comandante" is senior to a captain and junior to a lieutenant colonel, making it equivalent to the rank of major or squadron leader in English-speaking countries. "Comandante" ("commandant") is a military officer rank used in some Latin American countries. The Chilean Air Force uses the rank of "comandante de escuadrilla" ("squadron commandant") as a rank equivalent to the British rank of squadron leader. The Peruvian Air Force uses the rank of "comandante" as an equivalent to lieutenant-colonel or wing commander. "Comandante" can be translated into English
Central Band of the Royal Air Force to the sterling accomplishments of Central Band musicians. As serving members of the Royal Air Force, Music Services musicians also undertake key operational support roles. Most recently Royal Air Force Musicians have deployed on Operation TELIC, Operation HERRICK, and Operation KIPION, and have also completed medical support roles in the Falkland Islands. From the concert stage to operational theatres around the globe, Central Band musicians display, in their conduct and performance, the excellence for which the Royal Air Force has become renowned during its illustrious history. All band members are fully trained military personnel. The Director of Music is Squadron