Acronym for Charge Of Quarters, enlisted man assigned to perform after hours clerical duties at company level. Answers radio and telephone, checks on status of manpower, runs errands for the company duty officer, etc.

   Depending on units, there were two evening shifts, 1600 hours [4:00 PM] to 2400 hours [12:00 Midnight] and 2400 hours [12:00 Midnight] to 0800 hours [8:00 AM].

   The CQ Reports to the company Staff Duty Officer.