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officer of the guard

noun Military.

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. Abbreviation: OG, O.G.

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Examples from the Web for officer of the guard

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British Dictionary definitions for officer of the guard

officer of the guard

noun

a junior officer whose duty is to command a ceremonial guardAbbreviation: OG
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