ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

General officer commanding

So, you know how in school there are teachers who are in charge of a class and make sure everything is running smoothly? Well, in the army there are generals who are in charge of groups of soldiers called units. The General Officer Commanding, or GOC for short, is one of those generals.

Imagine if you had a really big toy box with lots of toys inside. The GOC is like the person who makes sure all the toys are organized and in good condition. They also make sure that the soldiers in their unit are doing their jobs correctly and that everyone is working well together.

The GOC has a lot of responsibilities, like making sure their unit is ready to fight in case there is a war, and making sure the soldiers are taken care of and have all the things they need to be happy and healthy. They also work with other generals to plan what their unit will do and where they will go.

All in all, the GOC is a very important person who looks out for the safety of their soldiers and helps them do their jobs well.