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Definition 2024
first_sergeant
first sergeant
English
Noun
first sergeant (plural first sergeants)
- (US) In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in rank to a master sergeant but with greater command authority.
- (US) In the United States Marine Corps, a non-commissioned officer ranking above gunnery sergeant and below sergeant major or master gunnery sergeant; equal in rank to a master sergeant, but with command rather than technical responsibilities.
- (US) In the United States Air Force, an appointment (not a rank) for the senior member of enlisted personnel in a squadron or other unit. The appointment is usually held by a master sergeant.
References
- US Military Rank Insignia
- First Sergeants, US Military website
- First Sergeant Duty, Infantry Magazine, September 2000
- US Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
- First Sergeantry, article at Firstsergeant.net