What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notice worker accepting project for military assistant (8)" mean?

The definition is "Notice". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (synonym="AD") + JUT (synonym="JUT") + ANT (synonym="ANT") = ADJUTANT; definition: "military assistant" The answer is ADJUTANT.

Notice worker accepting project for military assistant (8)

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