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Lt.(jg) Charles Botula, Executive Officer, U.S.S. LST 920
executive officer (xo) is the second-in-command, reporting to the commanding officer (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.

LST 920 commissioning photos