| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie prone in Cyprus to grab a role of authority (9) | ||
| Command over a team, ship etc. (9) | The Guardian Speedy | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Office of ship's master (9) | ||
| A cynic apt to corrupt leadership | ||
| Second man extremely choosy about suitable military rank | The Times Cryptic | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Eg, Mainwaring's leadership destroyed any pact I see getting in |