Adjutant

(from adjuvo , “to help”). A regimental staff-officer with the rank of lieutenant, appointed by the regimental commander to a ist him in the execution of all the details of the regiment or post. He is the channel of official communication. It is his duty to attend daily on the commanding officer for orders or instructions of any kind that are to be i ued to the command, and promulgate the same in writing after making a complete record thereof. He has charge of the books, files, and men of the headquarters; keeps the rosters; parades and inspects all escorts, guards, and other armed parties previous to their proceeding on duty. He should be competent to instruct a regiment in every part of the field exercise, should understand the internal economy of his corps, and should notice every irregularity or deviation from the established rules or regulations. He should, of course, be an officer of experience, and should be selected with reference to special fitne , as so much depends upon his manner and thoughtfulne in the exercise of the various and important duties imposed upon him. Unexceptionable deportment is especially becoming to the adjutant.