A non-commissioned officer is a military officer who has not pursued a commission. Non-commissioned officers usually earn their position of authority by promotion through the enlisted ranks.

What does commissioned by mean?

If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you. ... Commission is a sum of money paid to a salesperson for every sale that he or she makes.

What is the meaning of non com?

(ˌnɒnkəˈmɪʃənd ) noun. (in the armed forces) a person, such as a sergeant or corporal, who is appointed from the ranks as a subordinate officer. Collins English Dictionary.