The Old Man
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The Old Man is an affectionate nickname amongst Galactica's crew for the battlestar's commanding officer, William Adama, as well as attributed to previous commanders of the ship dating back to 40 BCH (60YR).
During the final days of the First Cylon War, Adama discusses the old chant with Jaycie McGavin when recounting his encounter with Galactica's commanding officer while placing boots outside the hatch to the duty locker (TRS: "Razor Flashbacks, Episode 1").
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edit source- "Old Man" is a traditional naval term used as slang for the master of a British Merchant Navy ship. It is also used in other countries' navies as a term for the commanding officer of a ship, regardless of gender, as well as the commander of a unit in various armies.