Definition

Noun: 1. A general's adjutant; chief administrative officer: A senior military officer who serves as the principal administrative assistant to a commanding general or to the head of a military branch. This officer is responsible for personnel, administrative, and organizational matters within a large military command.

Usage Examples

• The adjutant general issued the official orders for the troop deployment.
• All personnel reports must be approved by the office of the adjutant general.
• As adjutant general, her duties included overseeing promotions and records for the entire corps.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often capitalized when used as a specific title preceding a name or referring to a specific office (e.g., the Adjutant General of the Army).
• In some national military structures, the Adjutant General may head an entire department, such as the Adjutant General's Corps, which manages human resources for the army.

Variants and Related Words

• Adjutant (noun): An officer who assists a commanding officer by handling correspondence, managing orders, and other administrative duties. This is the core role from which the "adjutant general" position is derived.
• Adjutancy (noun): The office or term of service of an adjutant.

Synonyms

• Administrative general
• Chief administrative officer
• Personnel chief (in a military context)

Notes on Different Meanings

This term has a specific military meaning and is not used in general civilian contexts. It should not be confused with the separate ranks of "general" or "adjutant" used alone. The phrase "adjutant general" functions as a compound noun for a specific high-ranking administrative post.

Noun

1. a general's adjutant; chief administrative officer