Rin Suzukaze commands Team Rabbits, overseeing strategic deployment and pilot welfare in the conflict against the Wulgaru. Her leadership requires coordinating missions and making critical decisions under pressure, including authorizing the Dobermans' high-risk reconnaissance beyond Saturn to locate the Wulgaru dimensional gate—a mission that incurred significant casualties.

Suzukaze adopts a strict yet protective stance toward Team Rabbits, particularly regarding Izuru Hitachi's deteriorating health. Medical examinations revealing accelerated aging and physical degradation led Simon to order Izuru's resignation. Despite this, Suzukaze permitted Izuru to remain on the Godinion bridge as a last-resort asset during Operation Heaven's Gate, acknowledging his strategic value while prioritizing his survival. She consistently denied Izuru's sortie requests until all other options were exhausted, emphasizing her dual role as tactical commander and guardian.

During the final assault on the Wulgaru gate, Suzukaze's operational command faced intense pressure as initial attacks failed and Wulgaru forces retaliated. With Earth's forces overwhelmed, she reluctantly authorized Izuru's final sortie only after exhausting alternatives, enabling Asagi and Tamaki to refuel. This decision underscored her pragmatism in balancing military objectives against personal risk. She coordinated support efforts as Simon rammed the Star Rose into the gate, managing battlefield chaos and resource allocation to ensure the operation's success.

Suzukaze's command approach evolved from rigid structure to nuanced leadership, navigating alliances with global powers and integrating assets like Theoria and Daneel into combat strategies. This adaptability proved vital during humanity's coordinated counteroffensive.