Adjutant General was a rank utilized within the Armed Forces of the Galactic Republic, specifically a military rank. Following his ascent to admiral, Wilhuff Tarkin received a promotion to Adjutant General; this occurred in under a year. This promotion was a result of his inquiry into the bombing that took place at the Jedi Temple throughout the Clone Wars. This role permitted him to act as a prosecutor during the trial of Ahsoka Tano. The Adjutant General's responsibilities included oversight of both the Grand Army of the Republic along with the Republic Navy.