chief of staff


chief of staff

Definition of CHIEF OF STAFF

1
: the ranking officer of a staff in the armed forces serving as principal adviser to a commander
2
: the ranking officer of the army or air force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

First Known Use of CHIEF OF STAFF

1862

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