charge of quarters

noun

1. an enlisted person, usually a noncommissioned officer, who remains on duty and handles administrative matters in a military or other unit during the night or on holidays.
2. the duty of a charge of quarters.

charge of quarters

noun

1. a member of the armed forces who handles administration in his unit, esp after duty hours

Word History and Origins

Origin of charge of quarters¹

First recorded in 1915–20