General Staff
General Staff
General Staff (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl staf/), also known as the High Command in some countries, is a group of officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian officials who are responsible for the strategic, operational, and administrative management of a military organization.
Etymology
The term "General Staff" has its origins in the military structures of the 18th and 19th centuries. The term "staff" is derived from the German word "Stab", which means "stick" or "staff". In a military context, it refers to a group of officers who assist a commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising operations.
Related Terms
- Military organization: The structuring of the armed forces of a state so as to offer such military capability as a national defense policy may require.
- High Command: A supreme military command structure responsible for a country's entire military forces.
- Commander: A person who exercises authority over a body of troops or a military operation.
- Operational management: The process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the production of goods and services.
- Strategic management: The ongoing planning, monitoring, analysis, and assessment of all necessities an organization needs to meet its goals and objectives.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on General Staff
- Wikipedia's article - General Staff
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