officer of the day
noun Military.
an officer who has charge of the guard and prisoners on an assigned day at a military installation. Abbreviation: OD, O.D., O.O.D.
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officer of the day
noun
a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a dayAlso called: orderly officer
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