first sergeant

Học thuật
Thân thiện
first sergeant

The first sergeant inspects the soldiers' uniforms.

Definition

Noun 1. A senior non-commissioned officer rank in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps: The "first sergeant" is a specific senior enlisted rank, positioned above staff sergeant and below master sergeant or sergeant major, depending on the service. This rank typically holds significant leadership responsibility for a company-sized unit.

Examples of Usage
  • The first sergeant is responsible for the discipline, training, and welfare of all the soldiers in the company.
  • After his promotion, he was assigned as the new first sergeant for Headquarters Company.
  • The platoon leaders reported the issue directly to the first sergeant.
Advanced Usage
  • "The First Sergeant" (as a title/role): Often used with the definite article "the" to refer to the specific individual holding that position within a unit, emphasizing their unique authority and role.
    • All personnel matters must be approved by the First Sergeant.
Variants and Related Words
  • First Sergeant (1SG): The official abbreviation and pay grade (E-8) for this rank in the U.S. Army.
  • Sergeant First Class (SFC): In the U.S. Army, this is a separate rank at the same pay grade (E-7) as a Master Sergeant but with a different career track and typical duties, often preceding promotion to First Sergeant.
  • Master Sergeant: A senior non-commissioned officer rank, often at the same pay grade as a First Sergeant but typically serving in a more specialized technical role rather than as the senior enlisted advisor of a company.
Synonyms
  • Senior Enlisted Advisor: A general term for the role a first sergeant often fulfills within their unit.
  • Top: (Military Slang) A common informal nickname for a first sergeant.
    • "Take this request to Top for his signature."
Related Phrases
  • Company First Sergeant: Specifies the first sergeant assigned to a particular company, as opposed to a battalion or higher level.
    • He served as the Company First Sergeant for five years.
first sergeant

The first sergeant inspects the soldiers' uniforms.

Noun
  1. a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant

Từ đồng nghĩa