An army staff officer who formerly acted as personal and confidential secretary to the Commander-in-Chief or certain other specified officers, and who has responsibility for promotions.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Calcutta Gazette.
Definition of Military Secretary in US English:
Military Secretary
noun
An army staff officer who formerly acted as personal and confidential secretary to the Commander-in-Chief or certain other specified officers, and who has responsibility for promotions.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Calcutta Gazette.