Definition

1. Noun:
   • A senior noncommissioned officer rank in the U.S. Army: A "command sergeant major" is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, serving as a key advisor to a commander and the senior enlisted leader for soldiers within a major command, such as a brigade, division, or corps.
   • A specific military position: The term also refers to the individual holding this rank who serves as the chief administrative and leadership figure for enlisted personnel in a large headquarters unit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The command sergeant major addressed the troops before the mission.
  • Promotion to command sergeant major requires exceptional leadership and years of service.

Advanced Usage

• "To serve as a command sergeant major": To hold the position and perform the duties associated with this rank.
  • After 25 years, he was selected to serve as the command sergeant major for the division.

Variants and Related Words

• Sergeant Major (SGM) (n): A slightly lower senior noncommissioned officer rank, often preceding promotion to Command Sergeant Major.
  • He was promoted from sergeant major to command sergeant major.
• CSM (n): A common abbreviation for "command sergeant major."
  • CSM Jones will be inspecting the barracks.

Synonyms

• Senior Enlisted Advisor: A descriptive term for the role's function.
• Top Enlisted Soldier: An informal term for the highest-ranking enlisted person in a unit.

Related Phrases

• Office of the Command Sergeant Major: Refers to the administrative office or the staff associated with this position.
  • The memo came from the Office of the Command Sergeant Major.

Noun

1. a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army