provost sergeant
Noun: A military police officer, typically a non-commissioned officer, who is responsible for maintaining discipline and order within a military unit or garrison. The "provost sergeant" acts under the authority of the provost marshal and oversees military police duties, such as enforcing regulations, handling prisoners, and managing traffic or security.
- (The military police officer checked the sleeping quarters for compliance.)
- (The non-commissioned officer responsible for discipline took custody of the soldier.)
- (The military police leader arranged security details.)
"To report to the provost sergeant": to be assigned to the military police unit for disciplinary or administrative duties.
- The new recruit was told to report to the provost sergeant for guard duty. (The soldier was ordered to join the military police team.)
"Provost sergeant's office": the administrative center where military police records and disciplinary actions are managed.
- All leave requests must be approved by the provost sergeant's office. (The military police department handles permissions.)
Provost marshal (n): the senior officer in charge of military police, often a commissioned officer.
- The provost marshal delegated authority to the provost sergeant. (The higher-ranking officer assigned tasks.)
Sergeant (n): a non-commissioned officer rank in military forces.
- The sergeant led the squad during training exercises. (A mid-level enlisted leader.)
- Military police sergeant: a non-commissioned officer in charge of policing duties.
- Discipline sergeant: an informal term for a sergeant responsible for enforcing rules.
- "Under the provost sergeant's watch": under the supervision or authority of the military police.
- The detainees were kept under the provost sergeant's watch until the court-martial. (The prisoners were guarded by the military police.)