officer of the guard

American  

noun

Military.

1. an officer, acting under the officer of the day, who is responsible for the instruction, discipline, and performance of duty of the guard in a post, camp, or station. OG, O.G.

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officer of the guard British  

noun

1.  OG.  a junior officer whose duty is to command a ceremonial guard

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Example Sentences

Count, Count," shouted the officer of the guard from the fortress-side of the drawbridge "for God's sake make haste and ride back.

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One night it skipped about so much, that the sentinels heard a noise, and made their report to the officer of the guard.

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I solicited its pardon, but the officer of the guard took it into his possession, promising, however, on his word of honor, to give it to a lady who would take great care of it.

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The officer of the guard who resisted was killed, and others wounded.

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All Cadets, except Officers of the First Class, will pass in and out of Camp by crossing Post No. 1, reporting their departure and return to the Officer of the Guard, who will keep a correct list of the same, and note the time.

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