officer of the day

noun

, Military.

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

officer of the day

a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a day Also calledorderly officer

First recorded in 1835–45

He was playing with the tassel at the end of the red sash which the officer-of-the-day wears about his waist.

Officer-of-the-day reported half an hour ago every set was in use.

There, a dozen yards away, but trudging fast as dignity would permit, came the officer-of-the-day.

I heard in the nick of time of the order to the officer-of-the-day to inspect for Lieutenant Lanier.

He was officer-of-the-day, today, and could not leave the premises.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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