general staff

noun (used with a singular or plural verb) Military.

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.

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British Dictionary definitions for general staff

general staff

noun

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