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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officer of the guard

Minister to Prussia, was challenged by a Prussian officer of the guard.

From Time Magazine Archive

The morning after a late night of too many inventions, he would not only apologize to the officer of the guard but also to the palace concierge.

From Time Magazine Archive

During the whole duration of the holidays a deputation was sent every evening to the officer of the guard very humbly "to permit the representation and not to shut at the usual hour."

From The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Baklouchin composed it for the officers and other distinguished visitors who might deign to honour the performance with their presence, including the officer of the guard, the officer of the watch, and an Engineer officer.

From The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

In the morning the officer of the guard discovered it, and concluded correctly what it had been placed there for.

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