general staff

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. a group of officers who are without command and whose duty is to assist high commanders in planning and carrying out orders in peace and war.

general staff

noun

1. officers assigned to advise commanders in the planning and execution of military operations

Example Sentences

On July 11, 2006 Ehud Olmert met with the IDF General Staff at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.

From The Daily Beast

Former Chief of General Staff Sir General Mike Jackson said Harry had breached the “11th commandment” by getting caught.

From The Daily Beast

Last July the entire Turkish General Staff resigned in protest at a previous round of arrests.

From The Daily Beast

Berthier's business was to win over the general staff, Murat the cavalry, Marmont the artillery, and Lannes the infantry.

From Project Gutenberg

I rose hastily, mounted my horse, and spurred to the rendezvous of the general staff.

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The things these fellows produce are all read and checked by competent General Staff Officers.

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Piépape has never been a General Staff Officer before; by training, bent of mind and experience he is an administrator.

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The burly man was evidently a personage of importance, and his shoulder straps indicated that he was a major of the general staff.

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