“Ghosts”
A special assistant who works directly for a senior leader - typically a military general or flag officer. Typically focuses on long term or special projects. See also Commander’s Action Group or Commander’s Initiatives Group.
Readings:
William A. Stofft - “Ghosts”
Unknown - “Brilliance on Demand”
Char Pillai - “Commander’s Action Group”
Patrick Sullivan - “Staff Jobs and Officer Education: An Army Ghost Story”
Tim Devine - “The Army in the Pacific: Lessons from My Time as a Ghost”