staff officer

• Oficial militar designado para auxiliar o oficial comandante em funções administrativas, de planejamento e de coordenação em um estado-maior ou unidade de comando.

A military officer assigned to assist a commanding officer by handling administrative, planning, and coordination duties within a headquarters or command unit.

1. Military roleB2formal

   An officer who assists a commanding officer by performing administrative, planning, or advisory duties rather than direct command of troops.

   oficial de estado-maior

   • The staff officer prepared the logistics report for the general.
   • He served as a staff officer at the headquarters.
   • Staff officers coordinate communication between different units.