adjutant general

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noun, plural adjutants general.

U.S. Army.

the Adjutant General, the chief administrative officer of the Army.
an adjutant of a unit having a general staff, usually an officer of the Adjutant General's Corps.

a high, often the highest, officer of the National Guard of a state or territory.

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Example sentences from the Web for adjutant general

That same evening the committee called also upon the adjutant-general, and was assured of his co-operation in their efforts.
The Red Cross in Peace and War|Clara Barton
We went into the General's tent, but he was busy, unt motioned us with his hand to the Adjutant-General.
Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6)|John McElroy
After it was over, he repaired to the castle, to work with his adjutant-general in his cabinet.
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia|L. Mhlbach,
He is well instructed in his duties, and is familiar with all the records of the Adjutant-General's office of this Division.
Civil War Experiences|Henry Coddington Meyer

The officers relieved as above will report in person to the adjutant-general of the army.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six|Abraham Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for adjutant general

adjutant general

noun plural adjutants general

British army

a member of the Army Board responsible for personnel and administrative functions
a general's executive officer

US army the adjutant of a military unit with general staff

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