adjutant general adjutant general /əˈdʒʊtənt ˈdʒɛnərəl/

noun

1. A general's adjutant; chief administrative officer  ( adjutant general )
   a general's adjutant; chief administrative officer
    The adjutant general was responsible for administrative tasks within the army division.
   The adjutant general was responsible for administrative tasks within the army division.