officer of the day

American  

noun

Military.

1. an officer who has charge of the guard and prisoners on an assigned day at a military installation. OD, O.D., O.O.D.

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officer of the day British  

noun

1. Also called: orderly officer.  a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a day

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Etymology

Origin of officer of the day

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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officer of the day

As he parked his car in a lot on the edge of downtown, Chulak encountered his first police officer of the day and asked him the key to maintaining peace.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2016

His skipper made him officer of the day for Sunday, Dec. 7, with the remark that "nothing happens here on Sunday."

From Time Magazine Archive

The guard marches at the walk past the officer of the day, according to the principles of squadron review, the adjutant, commander of the guard, chiefs of platoon, sergeant major, and drum major saluting.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by U. S. War Department

The next morning after we left Memphis, Captain Ayres, of the 20th Ohio Infantry, was the officer of the day.

From Four Years A Scout and Spy by E. C. Downs

The officer of the day was saved the necessity of placing me under arrest.

From Four Years A Scout and Spy by E. C. Downs