special staff

noun Military.
all staff officers assigned to headquarters of a division or higher unit who are not members of the general staff or personal staff.

Origin:
1955–60

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The mailroom clerk turns these requests over to the special staff member, who
  is responsible for locate activities in these cases.
Consumable products are minimal and no special staff, equipment, or facilities
  are required.
Hold a special staff meeting to review some basic energy saving behaviors as
  listed below.
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  or special staff division.
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