| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LIEUT | Commission holder: abbr. |
| BREV | Military commission: Abbr. |
| AEC | Federal commission: Abbr. |
| BVT | Military commission: Abbr. |
| RET | Out of commission?: Abbr. |
| SSTS | Out-of-commission cruisers: Abbr. |
| REG | Rule laid down by a commission: Abbr. |
| SST | It's been out of commission since 2003 (abbr.) |
