Terms Used In Tennessee Code 58-1-111

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Rank: means the order of precedence among members of the armed forces. See Tennessee Code 58-1-102

The honorary staff of the governor shall consist of the adjutant general, who shall be ex officio chief of staff, and such honorary aides-de-camp as the governor may deem desirable or proper. Honorary staff officers shall bear the honorary rank and title of colonel.