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commander-in-chief is a compound word meaning the highest ranking commander-- it is just one position. Commander and chief would indicate two separate functions and positions.
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George Washington was the commander-in-chief. At that time they didn't have a president, the person who, today, has the title of commander-in-chief.
He was Commander in Chief in the Revolution.
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First African American Police Chief, Daryl K. Roberts
All of them have been commander in chief. It goes with the rank or position. All Presidents have to assume that duty.
"commander-in-chief" is what you are looking for.