Military leaders are individuals who have been appointed to lead and direct military forces. ESCORT, which is a six-letter word, is a term used to describe a person or group of people who accompany another person or group for protection or guidance. BRASS, which is a five-letter word, is a term used to describe high-ranking military officers, such as generals and admirals. Admirals, which is an eight-letter word, is a term used to describe the highest rank of commissioned officer in the navy.