charge of quarters

noun

an enlisted person, usually a noncommissioned officer, who remains on duty and handles administrative matters in a military or other unit during the night or on holidays.
the duty of a charge of quarters.

charge of quarters

noun

a member of the armed forces who handles administration in his unit, esp after duty hours

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Word History and Origins

Origin of charge of quarters¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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Example Sentences

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At first call the non-commissioned officer in charge of quarters, or some other charged with that duty, will go through the barracks and awaken the men.

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The noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters, detailed for 24 hours goes on duty each day at reveille.

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At sick call all men who are sick fall in and are marched to the regimental infirmary, under charge of the noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters.

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charge-off charge parity invariance

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