Crossword Clue:

army officer above a captain

AnswerCrossword Clue
LOOIEArmy officer below captain, in slang
CDRNaval officer ranking below a captain: Abbr.
MAJORAbove a captain
PRALINESConfections named for a French army officer
SHRAPNELSHELLFragmenting weapon named for a British Army officer
ORDUnion Army officer Edward for whom a fort was named