noncommissioned

Thân thiện

A noncommissioned officer leads a training exercise.

Definition

Adjective: - Pertaining to a military rank that is attained by promotion from within the enlisted ranks, rather than by receiving a commission from a governmental authority. Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) hold leadership and supervisory roles over other enlisted personnel but are subordinate to commissioned officers.

Usage

The term "noncommissioned" is used almost exclusively as part of the compound term "noncommissioned officer" (NCO). It describes the origin and authority structure of certain military ranks. - The sergeant, a noncommissioned officer, was responsible for the day-to-day discipline and training of the squad. - He rose through the ranks to become a senior noncommissioned advisor.

Advanced Usage

• The noncommissioned ranks: Refers collectively to all ranks held by noncommissioned officers.
• Noncommissioned status: The condition of being a noncommissioned officer, distinct from being a commissioned officer or an enlisted soldier without leadership duties.

Variants and Related Words

• Noncommissioned Officer (NCO): The full, standard compound term. Examples include ranks such as Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Sergeant Major.
• Enlisted: Refers to personnel who are not officers. All noncommissioned officers are enlisted personnel, but not all enlisted personnel are NCOs.

Synonyms

• Enlisted (when referring to the broader category that includes NCOs and junior enlisted personnel). Note: "Enlisted" is a broader term, while "noncommissioned" specifically denotes a leadership subset within the enlisted corps.

Antonyms

• Commissioned: Refers to officers who hold a commission, such as Lieutenants, Captains, and Generals.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of military officers) appointed from enlisted personnel