Common military ranks
Navies1	Armies2	Air Forces3
Admiral of the Fleet	Field Marshal	Marshal of the Air Force
Admiral	General	Air Chief Marshal
Vice Admiral	Lt. General	Air Marshal
Rear Admiral	Major General	Air Vice-Marshal
Commodore	Brigadier	Air Commodore
Captain	Colonel	Group Captain
Commander	Lt. Colonel	Wing Commander
Lt. Commander	Major	Squadron Leader
Lieutenant	Captain	Flight Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant	Lieutenant	Flying Officer
Warrant Officer	Sergeant Major	Warrant Officer
Petty Officer	Sergeant	Sergeant
Leading Rate	Corporal	Corporal
Seaman	Private	Aircraftman
1 in the English-speaking world          2 also some Air Forces 3 In many Commonwealth countries

Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in Armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines An Admiral of the Fleet or Fleet Admiral is a military Naval officer of the highest rank For other meanings see Field Marshal (disambiguation Field marshal is a military officer rank Marshal of the Air Force may be used as a generic term for a rank in some Air forces which use a similar title with their air force's name inserted as their most senior rank Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks of the highest Naval officers Air Chief Marshal ( Air Chf Mshl or ACM) is a senior Air officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force (RAF Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority Lieutenant General is a Military rank used in many countries The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the This article is about the air force rank Air marshal (or Sky marshal) is also the term given to federal security agents who travel undercover aboard commercial Rear admiral is a Naval Commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. Major General or Major-General is a Military rank used in many countries Air Vice-Marshal ( AVM) is an Air officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force. Commodore is a Military rank used in many navies for officers whose position exceeds that of a navy captain, but is less than This article refers to the military rank For the Doctor Who character known as the Brigadier see Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Air Commodore ( Air Cdre in the RAF, AIRCDRE in the RNZAF and RAAF, A/C in the former RCAF) is a rank in For information specifically on the Royal Navy rank of captain see Captain (Royal Navy. Colonel ( RP ˈkɜnəl GA ˈkɜrnəl is a Military rank of a Commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country Group Captain ( Gp Capt in the RAF and Indian Air Force, GPCAPT in the RNZAF and RAAF, G/C in the former Commander is a Military rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service Lieutenant Colonel ( Lieutenant-Colonel in English from the French grade 's spelling is a rank of Commissioned officer in the armies Wing Commander ( Wg Cdr in the RAF, WGCDR in the RNZAF and RAAF, W/C in the former RCAF) is a commissioned Lieutenant Commander ( Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy) is a Commissioned officer rank in many navies Superior Major is a Military rank the use of which varies according to country Squadron Leader is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence Lieutenant (abbreviated Lt or Lieut) is a Military, Naval, Paramilitary, Fire service, Emergency medical services Flight Lieutenant ( Flt Lt in the RAF; FLTLT in the RAAF and RNZAF, F/L in the former RCAF) is a junior Sub-Lieutenant is a military rank It is normally a junior officer rank Lieutenant (abbreviated Lt or Lieut) is a Military, Naval, Paramilitary, Fire service, Emergency medical services Flying Officer ( Fg Off in the RAF FLGOFF in the RAAF FGOFF in the RNZAF F/O in the former RCAF and frequently in the RAF is a junior commissioned A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. A Sergeant Major is a rank or appointment in many militaries around the world A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. Leading Rating (or Leading Rate) is the most senior of the junior rates in the British Royal Navy. Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations Seaman as a rate refers to one of the lowest rates in a Navy. A Private is a Soldier of the lowest Military rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in Aircraftman ( AC) or Aircraftwoman ( ACW) is the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force and the Air forces of several other Commonwealth Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in Armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent.

Contents 1 Military usage 2 Australia 2.1 Defence Forces 2.2 Police 3 Canada 4 France 5 Germany 6 India and Pakistan 6.1 Army 6.2 Air Force 6.3 Indian Navy 6.4 Police 7 Ireland 8 Israel 9 Italy 10 Mexico 11 Poland 12 Singapore 13 Sweden 13.1 Army 14 United Kingdom 14.1 Army 14.2 Air force 14.3 Police Usage 15 United States 15.1 U.S. Army 15.2 U.S. Marine Corps 15.3 U.S. Air Force 15.4 American Civil War 1861-1865 15.5 Police 16 Types of Sergeant 16.1 Ranks 16.2 Appointments 17 External links 18 See also

Military usage

In most non-naval military or paramilitary organizations, a Sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above Privates and Corporals, and below Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers. A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking A paramilitary is a force whose function and organization are similar to those of a professional military force but which are not regarded as having the same status A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer) also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an Armed force A Private is a Soldier of the lowest Military rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. An officer is a member of an armed force who holds a position of authority

There are usually several ranks of Sergeant, each corresponding to greater experience and responsibility for the daily lives of the soldiers of larger units.

The responsibilities of a Sergeant differ from army to army. In the British and most other Commonwealth armies a Sergeant is second-in-command (2IC) of a platoon (30-50 soldiers) or troop (the commander of a platoon typically being a 2nd Lieutenant or Lieutenant). A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or Squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers A troop is a Military unit, originally a small force of Cavalry, subordinate to a Squadron and headed by the troop leader In the US Army a Sergeant and Staff Sergeant are both ranks corresponding to command of a squad (9-11 soldiers), with a Sergeant First Class equating to a British/Commonwealth Staff Sergeant. For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora.

In some armies, particularly the German army with its system of mission-based tactics, sergeants have much greater responsibility and use of initiative than in other armies. Mission-type tactics ( German: Auftragstaktik, from Auftrag and Taktik" also known as Mission Command in the US have (arguably been a central

Sergeants Major are senior NCO appointments of a company/squadron, battalion, or regiment. A company is a Military unit, typically consisting of 75-200 Soldiers Most companies are formed of three to five Platoons although the exact number may vary A squadron is a small unit or formation of Cavalry, armour, Aircraft (including Balloons) or Warships Army A battalion is a Military unit of around 500-1500 men usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel. In the US army company/troop senior NCO rank is Master Sergeant or First Sergeant; in British and most Commonwealth forces, sergeant major is an appointment e. g. company sergeant major (CSM) or Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), whereas the rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 or 1. A Company Sergeant Major ( CSM) is the senior non-commissioned soldier of a company in the armies of many Commonwealth countries responsible for standards Regimental Sergeant Major ( RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 (WO1 in the British Army, the British Royal Marines and in A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have a single Warrant Officer grade. Although even the most senior sergeant major (or equivalent) is lower in rank than any officers, the position of Sergeant Major is in many ways more prestigious than junior officer ranks.

Australia

Defence Forces

Sergeant (SGT) is a rank in both the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Australian Army is Australia's military land force It is part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF along with the Royal Australian Navy and the The Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF) is the Air Force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The ranks are equal to each other and the Royal Australian Navy rank of Petty Officer (PO). The Royal Australian Navy ( RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies.

However, the RAAF rank of Flight Sergeant (FSGT) outranks the Army rank of Staff Sergeant (SSGT). Flight Sergeant ( Flt Sgt, F/Sgt, F/S, FSgt or FS) is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. There is no Navy or RAAF equivalent of SSGT, however the Navy rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO) and Army rank of Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) are equivalent to a Flight Sergeant. Chief Petty Officer is a non-commissioned officer or equivalent in many naval services and coast guards. A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.

In the Australian army the rank of Sergeant is above Corporal but below Warrant Officer Class 2. Although Staff Sergeant is technically between the two ranks, this rank is currently being phased out of the Australian Army. The insignia of a Sergeant in the Australian Army is three chevrons vertically adjacent to each other. Sergeants are non commissioned officers and are usually the 2IC's of infantry platoons or armoured sections.

Police

The rank of sergeant exists in all Australian police forces and is more senior than a constable (or senior constable), but less senior than an inspector. This is about the police rank/position For the use in graphical user interfaces see Inspector window.

There are generally two sergeant ranks:

• Sergeant (SGT) (three chevrons); and

• Senior Sergeant (SEN/SGT) (three chevrons, crown surmounted by a laurel leaf)

Some state police forces have slightly different variations of the sergeant structure.

New South Wales Police Force, for example, have the additional rank of Incremental Sergeant (SGT) (three chevrons and a crown). The New South Wales Police Force (NSW Police Force previously New South Wales Police Service & New South Wales Police is the primary Law enforcement agency in the State of This is an incremental progression, following appointment as a Sergeant for 7 years. This rank is less senior than that of a senior sergeant.

South Australia Police have the additional rank of Brevet Sergeant (two chevrons below an inverted arrow head) which is an authorization for an officer to temporarily hold a higher rank. The South Australia Police ( SAPOL) is the Police force of the Australian state of South Australia. A brevet sergeant is less senior than a sergeant.

Upon appointment as a Sergeant or Senior Sergeant within the New South Wales Police Force, the Sergeant is given a Warrant of Appointment under the Commissioners hand and seal. In addition the Sergeant is given a Navy Blue backing (Which replaces a light blue backing to the officers police badge), a navy blue name plate (which replaces a light blue nameplate), and a silver chin strap positioned above his peaked cap on his headdress, replacing a black chinstrap. These are symbols of the officers authority and standing.

As for slang, all three sergeants ranks are referred to as "Sergeant", "Boss", or "Sarge". However at the New South Wales Police College, recruits must address all ranks of Sergeants as "Sergeant" and this is rigidly enforced by members of the NSW Protocol Unit,namely a Sergeant in the position of Supervisor Protocol Officer and the manager of the unit, a Senior Sergeant in the position of Senior Protocol Officer.

Sergeants are usually Team Leaders in charge of an entire team of Constables to Senior Constables at large stations, to being in charge of sectors involving several police stations. In country areas, sergeants are often in charge of an entire station and its constabulary. Constabulary may have several definitions A civil non-paramilitary Police force consisting of police officers called Constables This is the usual Senior Sergeants are usually in specialist areas and are in charge of Sergeants and thus act as middle management.

Canada

Sergeant (Sgt) (French: sergent or sgt) is an Army non-commissioned officer (NCO) or Air Force non-commissioned member (NCM) rank of the Canadian Forces. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Land Force Command ( LFC) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Forces. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer) also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an Armed force Mission AIRCOM is responsible for all aircraft operations in the Canadian Forces enforcing the security of Canada's airspace and providing aircraft for supporting the missions of A non-commissioned member (NCM in the Canadian Forces, is defined in the Queen's Regulations and Orders as "… any person other than an The Canadian Forces (CF ( French: Forces canadiennes) are the unified Armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence Its Naval equivalent is Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2) (French: maître de 2e classe or m2). "MARCOM" redirects here For the historical (1936–1950 U Petty Officer 2nd Class or PO2 is a Naval Non-commissioned member rank of the Canadian Forces. It is senior to the appointment of Master Corporal (MCpl) and its equivalent naval appointment, Master Seaman (MS), and junior to Warrant Officer (WO) and its naval equivalent, Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1). Master Corporal ( MCpl) ( French: caporal-chef or cplc) in the Canadian Forces Master Seaman (MS or matelot-chef (matc in French, is a Non-commissioned member rank of the Canadian Navy, which is between A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. Petty Officer 1st Class or PO1 is a Naval Non-commissioned member rank of the Canadian Forces. Sgts and PO2s together make up the cadre of senior non-commissioned officers (Sr NCOs). A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer) also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an Armed force

In army units, Sergeants usually serve as section commanders; they may often be called to fill positions normally held by Warrant Officers, such as Platoon or Troop Warrant, Company Quartermaster Sergeant, Chief Clerk, etc. A section is a small Infantry unit first introduced in the British Army. A Warrant Officer ( WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or Squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers A troop is a Military unit, originally a small force of Cavalry, subordinate to a Squadron and headed by the troop leader Company Quartermaster Sergeant is a Military rank or appointment The Chief Clerk in the United States The Chief Clerk, between 1789 and 1853 was the second-ranking official within the United States Department of State, known

The rank insignia of a Sergeant is a 3-bar chevron, worn point down, surmounted by a maple leaf. Embroidered rank badges are worn in "CF gold" thread on rifle green melton, stitched to the upper sleeves of the Service Dress jacket; as miniature gold metal and rifle-green enamel badges on the collars of the Army dress shirt and Army outerwear jackets; in "old-gold" thread on air force blue slip-ons on Air Force shirts, sweaters, and coats; and in tan thread on CADPAT slip-ons (Army) or dark blue thread on olive-drab slip-ons (Air Force) on the Operational Dress uniform. CA nadian D isruptive PAT tern (CADPAT, is the digital camouflage pattern currently used by the Canadian Forces (CF An army (from Latin Armata "act of arming" via Old French armée) in the broadest sense is the land-based Armed forces An air force, also known in some countries as an air army or historically an army air corps, is in the broadest sense the national military or armed service Battledress, in the general sense is the type of uniform used as Combat uniforms as opposed to 'display' dress or formal uniform worn at parades and functions Sergeants are generally initially addressed as "Sergeant Bloggins" and thereafter as "Sergeant".

Colour Sergeant in the Canadian Forces is not a rank of Sergeant, but a Warrant Officer in one of the two Foot Guards regiments (the Governor General's Foot Guards and the Canadian Grenadier Guards). Colour Sergeant ( CSgt or formerly C/Sgt) is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines and Infantry Regiments of the Foot guards is a term used to describe elite Infantry Regiments British Army The Foot Guards are the Infantry Regiments of the The Governor General's Foot Guards is one of three Household regiments in the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Army, along with The Governor General's The Canadian Grenadier Guards is the second most senior Infantry Regiment in the Reserve Force of Likewise, a Sergeant-Major (including Regimental Sergeant-Major) is not a Sergeant rank, but an appointment held by a Master Warrant Officer or Chief Warrant Officer. A Sergeant Major is a rank or appointment in many militaries around the world Regimental Sergeant Major ( RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 (WO1 in the British Army, the British Royal Marines and in Master Warrant Officer is a military rank in the Canadian Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces. "Chief Warrant Officer" in the United States Armed Forces refers to any warrant officer W-2 and above

Sergeants generally mess and billet with Warrant Officers, Master Warrant Officers, and Chief Warrant Officers, and their naval counterparts, Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers. MESS ( Multi Emulator Super System) is an Emulator for many game consoles and computer systems based on the MAME core Chief Petty Officer is a non-commissioned officer or equivalent in many naval services and coast guards. A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. Their mess on military bases or installations is generally named the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess.

Historically, the rank of sergeant was severely downgraded after Unification of the three services in 1968. An Army Sergeant before unification was generally employed in supervisory positions, such as the second in command of a platoon sized unit (ie an infantry Platoon Sergeant, or Troop Sergeant in an armoured unit). After unification he was downgraded in status to section commander, a job previously held by Corporals, and the former "Platoon/Troop Sergeant"s were replaced by "Platoon/Troop Warrant Officers. Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations "

France

See the article Ranks in the French Army

There are three sergeant ranks in France, although the most junior, contract sergeant, is rare now that conscription has been suspended. Rank insignia in the French army except for general officers depends on whether the soldier belongs to a "foot arm" or a "horse arm" In general, the term sergent is used indifferently for both contract sergeant and career sergeant. Contract sergeant is classified as the lowest NCO^[1] rank, the rank below being chief corporal.

• Contract sergeant : Sergent sous contrat: One chevron, gold or silver^[2]. The Chasseurs Alpins ( Alpine Light Infantry) are the elite Mountain Infantry of the French Army.
  A rank used for junior sergeants, either conscripts or reservists. Junior to commonwealth sergeant but senior to commonwealth corporal. The rank insignia is used nowadays for NCOs-in-training.
• Career sergeant : Sergent de carrière: Two chevrons.
  Normal sergeant rank, though normally directly recruited from civilian life into this rank, so the rank implies less experience than for a commonwealth sergeant. Normally simply referred to as sergeant, dropping the "de carrière". With long service, promotion to chief sergeant is automatic. Equivalent to a US sergeant. Roughly equivalent to, but slightly junior to, a commonwealth sergeant.
• Chief Sergeant : Sergent-chef: Three chevrons.
  With long service, a sergeant's promotion to chief sergeant is automatic. This rank corresponds exactly to a US staff sergeant. There is no commonwealth equivalent, this rank lying between commonwealth staff sergeant and commonwealth sergeant. The rank may be said to be roughly equivalent to, but perhaps slightly superior to, a commonwealth sergeant. The next rank up is adjutant. Adjutant is a military rank or appointment In some armies it is an officer who assists a more senior officer while in other armies it is a rank which normally corresponds

French sergeant ranks are used by the entire Air Force, by the Engineers, the Infantry, the Foreign Legion, the Troupes de marine, the Communications, the Administration, all part of the French Army, and the Gendarmerie mobile, part of the Gendarmerie Nationale. The fr Troupes de marine, are an arm of the French Army with naval heritage See Gendarmerie for similar forces in other countries In France, the National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale is the national Other corps in the Army and the Gendarmerie use three equivalent ranks of maréchal des logis ("marshal of lodgings" in English) instead. Maréchal-des-logis (literally translated as "Marshal-of-Lodgings" is a Sub-officer rank used by some units of the French Armed Forces.

Germany

In the German language, the rank of Sergeant is known as Feldwebel. The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Feldwebel is a German military rank which has existed since at least the 18th century with usage as a title dating to the Middle Ages. The rank has existed since the 18th century, with usage as a title dating to the Middle Ages. One important difference between Sergeants and Feldwebel exists: in a typical Bundeswehr company, only one Zug (platoon) is under the command of an officer, while the other Zugführer (platoon leader) positions are held by Feldwebel-ranked NCOs (typically Hauptfeldwebel and above). The Bundeswehr ( German for "Federal Defence Force") is the name of the unified Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany A company is a Military unit, typically consisting of 75-200 Soldiers Most companies are formed of three to five Platoons although the exact number may vary A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or Squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers In the German Navy the rank is called Bootsmann.

In the modern German Army, Feldwebel and Oberfeldwebel have a NATO rank code of OR-6, with Unteroffizier (historically considered generically equivalent to Corporal) and Stabsunteroffizier having a rank code of OR-5. Feldwebel is a German military rank which has existed since at least the 18th century with usage as a title dating to the Middle Ages. Unteroffizier is both a specific Military rank as well as a collective term for Non-commissioned officers of the German military that has existed since the 19th century

The rank order is: Feldwebel, Oberfeldwebel, Hauptfeldwebel, Stabsfeldwebel and Oberstabsfeldwebel.

India and Pakistan

Army

In the British Indian Army, the equivalent rank to Sergeant was Daffadar in cavalry regiments and Havildar in other units. See Indian Army for the post-independence (and post- partition) army of the Republic of India. Daffadar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the Cavalry of the British Indian Army, the next rank up from Lance Daffadar. Havildar was the Military 'In Charge' of a Fort during the times of Maratha Empire. These ranks are still used in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army. The Indian Army (Bharatiya Thalsena भारतीय थाल्सेना is one of the armed forces of India and has the responsibility for land-based The Pakistan Army ( Urdu:) is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders the security of administered

Air Force

In the Indian Air Force the rank of Sergeant is above a Corporal and below of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO). The Indian Air Force (Devanāgarī भारतीय वायु सेना IAST Bhartiya Vāyu Senā is the air arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations The rank insignia is a three pointed-down chevron. The rank of Flight Sergeant is now obsolete with the responsibilities given to Junior Warrant Officer.

Indian Navy

In the Indian Navy, the rank of Petty Officer is the rough equivalent. A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies.

Police

In many metropolitan police forces in India e. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central g. Kolkata Police, a Sergeant is senior to an Assistant Sub-Inspector but junior to an Inspector. The Kolkata Police has the task of policing the metropolitan area of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) India, as defined under the Calcutta Police Act This is about the police rank/position For the use in graphical user interfaces see Inspector window. This rank would be at the same level as that of a Sub-Inspector. Sub-Inspector is a rank used extensively in the Indian Police, which is primarily based on the British model. In some police forces, this rank is also known as Havildar. Havildar was the Military 'In Charge' of a Fort during the times of Maratha Empire.

Ireland

Sergeant (Sgt) (Sáirsint in Irish) is the second rank of non-commissioned officer within the Irish Army. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. The Irish Army ( Arm na hÉireann) is the main branch of the Irish Defence Forces ( Óglaigh na hÉireann) The Naval equivalent is Petty Officer (PO). The Irish Naval Service (in Irish: Seirbhís Chabhlaigh na hÉireann or just An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh for "the Naval Service" is the A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies.

The Army rank insignia consists of three winged chevrons (or "stripes"). The Service Dress Insignia consists of three wavy red chevrons 9 cm wide bordered in yellow. The main infantry role of a Sergeant is as Second in Command of a platoon or commander of a Fire Support Section of a weapons platoon, such as an anti-tank or mortar platoon. A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or Squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers Another role is that of Company Clerk and Instructor. There are higher ranks of Company Sergeant and Company Quartermaster Sergeant. Company Sergeant ( CS) ( Sáirsint Complachta in Irish) is a Non-commissioned officer rank in the Irish Army equivalent to a Company Quartermaster Sergeant is a Military rank or appointment Artillery Sergeants are usually assigned as Detachment and Section Commanders, as well as in administrative roles. The difference in roles of Sergeant and Corporal in the Artillery Corps is not as clearly defined as in the Infantry Corps.

Sergeant is also the second rank of NCO in the Irish Air Corps. The Irish Air Corps (Aer Chór na hÉireann provides the air defence function of Oglaigh na hÉireann ( the Irish Defence Forces) in support of the Army and Before 1994, the Air Corps was considered part of the Army and wore Army uniforms with distinct Corps Badges, but the same rank insignia. A Corps Badge is a Distinct badge worn by military personnel to distinguish themselves from other Corps, (Known as Branch insignia in the United States where a Corps With the introduction of a unique Air Corps blue uniform in 1994, the same rank markings in a white colour were worn, before the introduction of a new three-chevron with wing rank marking. There are higher ranks of Flight Sergeant and Flight Quartermaster Sergeant. Flight Sergeant ( Flt Sgt, F/Sgt, F/S, FSgt or FS) is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal Company Quartermaster Sergeant is a Military rank or appointment

Finally, sergeant is the second rank in an Garda Síochána. ga '''''Garda Síochána na hÉireann''''' (ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland" often rendered

Israel

In the Israel Defense Forces, soldiers are promoted from Corporal to Sergeant (Samál) after approximately 20 months of service, if they performed their duties appropriately during this time. The Israel Defense Forces ( IDF) (צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל, lit Soldiers who take a commander's course may become Sergeants earlier. Sergeants get a symbolic pay raise of 1. 80 NIS. The Israeli New Sheqel ( ( sign: ₪; code: ILS) (also spelled unofficially shekel; pl

Italy

In the Italian Army the rank of Sergeant, Sergente, is the first rank of the Warrant Officers Sergeant Role, Sottufficiali ruolo sergenti, followed by Sergente Maggiore (literally Major Sergeant) and Sergente Maggiore Capo (literally Chief Major Sergeant). The Italian Army (Esercito Italiano is the ground defense force of the Military of Italy. The ranks of Sergente and Sergente Maggiore intended for paratroopers are bordered in blue.

Insignia of Sergeant (Sergente) of the Italian Army (insignia for the shoulder for the invernal service uniform)	Paratrooper insignia of Sergeant of the Italian Army	Insignia of Major Sergeant (Sergente Maggiore) of the Italian Army	Paratrooper insignia of Major Sergeant (Sergente Maggiore) of the Italian Army
Insignia of Chief Major Sergeant (Sergente Maggiore Capo) of the Italian Army

Mexico

In the Mexican Army the "Cabo" (Corporal) is upgraded to "Sargento segundo" (2nd Sergeant) and then to "Sargento primero" (1st Sergeant). The Italian Army (Esercito Italiano is the ground defense force of the Military of Italy.

Poland

In the Polish Army rank insignia system there are two grades of sergeant: Sierżant (OR-6 in NATO code) and Starszy Sierżant (OR-7). Polish Land Forces (Wojska Lądowe RP is a branch of Poland 's Armed Forces. Origins Present Polish system of rank insignia is a direct descendant of various systems used in the past in the Polish Army. The rank first appeared in Henryk Dąbrowski's Polish Legions in Italy in the late 18th century. Jan Henryk Dąbrowski (b August 2 1755 in Pierzchowice, Poland &ndash d Polish Legions, during the Napoleonic Period, were collectively several Polish units serving in the French army from the 1790s to 1810s Both ranks are used in the infantry, armoured forces, air force and cavalry. In the artillery the equivalent is Ogniomistrz (literally Firemaster). In the Polish Navy, the equivalent is Bosman (literally Boatswain). Bosman is a Dutch surname and may refer to Dick Bosman (born 1944 American baseball player Herman Charles Bosman (1905 - 1951 South A boatswain or bosun /ˈbosn̩/ is an unlicensed member of the Deck department of a Merchant ship.

Singapore

In the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), there are five different grades of sergeant: Third Sergeant (3SG), Second Sergeant (2SG), First Sergeant (1SG), Staff Sergeant (SSG), and Master Sergeant (MSG). Third Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. Second Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. First Sergeant is the name of a military rank used in some countries For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. A master sergeant is the Military rank for a senior Non-commissioned officer in some armed forces Sergeants are considered Specialists in the SAF. Specialist (abbreviated " SPC " is one of the fourth enlisted ranks in the U They are equivalent to the non-commissioned officers of other militaries.

Soldiers must complete their Specialist course at School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC) or other training institutes before being promoted to Third Sergeant. The School of Infantry Specialists ( Abbreviation: SISPEC Chinese: 步兵专业军士学校 is a military training centre for specialists ( NCO While active duty National Servicemen may be promoted to Second Sergeant, most personnel holding ranks above that are career soldiers. National Service ( NS) is the name given to the compulsory Conscription in Singapore of all male Singaporean citizens and second-generation permanent

Promotion from 3SG to SSG takes an average of 6 years, although there are many factors which may cause a soldier's promotion to cease. These factors include failure to pass an annual physical fitness proficiency test, poor performance in their appointments or getting charged for offences.

3SGs are usually section commanders. A section is a small Infantry unit first introduced in the British Army. They may also hold certain logistics or administrative posts such as Company Quartermaster Sergeant. Company Quartermaster Sergeant is a Military rank or appointment 2SGs usually serve as platoon sergeants. 1SGs, SSGs, and MSGs usually serve as Company Sergeant Major or administrative Specialists at company level or higher. A Company Sergeant Major ( CSM) is the senior non-commissioned soldier of a company in the armies of many Commonwealth countries responsible for standards A company is a Military unit, typically consisting of 75-200 Soldiers Most companies are formed of three to five Platoons although the exact number may vary

In the Singapore Police Force, the rank of Sergeant lies between Corporal and Staff Sergeant. The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora.

Singapore Armed Forces Specialist rank insignia

Rank	Third Sergeant	Second Sergeant	First Sergeant	Staff Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Abbreviation	3SG	2SG	1SG	SSG	MSG

Sweden

Army

Sergeant (Sgt) is a rank awarded after 11 months of conscript training as Platoon leader in the army. In the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF Specialists are the group of ranks equivalent to Non-commissioned officers in other Armed forces. Third Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. Second Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. First Sergeant is the name of a military rank used in some countries For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. A master sergeant is the Military rank for a senior Non-commissioned officer in some armed forces The rank corresponds to Staff Sergeant in the US Army. For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. Swedish Army Rank Insignia

Rank above Fänrik Rank below Furir Rank criteria 15 months of conscript training Command KFOR Team Leader of 5-7 men

United Kingdom

British sergeants are usually addressed as "Sergeant". Rank insignia Insignia See also Sweden Swedish Army Swedish Armed Forces Obtaining the rank in Sweden Professional officer A minimum of 6 months of basic military training followed by a three year programme at an officer school (Försvarshögskolan History and related ranks Origin 1600 The responsibility of a furir was to arrange for housing as well as the distribution of food in a Company The shortening "Sarge" is sometimes used by subordinates, although many sergeants object to this term. In the British Army and Royal Marines, however, the abbreviated "S'arnt" or "S'ant" is commonly heard.

Army

A Sergeant (Sgt) in the British Army wears three point-down chevrons on their sleeve and usually serves as a platoon or troop sergeant, or in a specialist position. The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. A chevron (also spelled cheveron, especially in older documents is a V-shaped pattern A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or Squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers A troop is a Military unit, originally a small force of Cavalry, subordinate to a Squadron and headed by the troop leader Staff Sergeant or Colour Sergeant (in the Royal Marines and the Infantry), is the next most senior rank, above which come Warrant Officers. For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. Colour Sergeant ( CSgt or formerly C/Sgt) is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines and Infantry Regiments of the The Royal Marines ( RM) are the marine corps and amphibious Infantry of the United Kingdom and along with the Royal Navy The Infantry is the oldest and most numerous of the Combat Arms in the Armed forces, and consists The Household Cavalry use the rank of Corporal of Horse instead, the only regiments to preserve the old cavalry tradition of having corporals but not sergeants. The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth to describe the Cavalry of the Household Divisions a country’s most elite or historically Corporal of Horse (CoH is a rank in the British Army 's Household Cavalry corresponding to Sergeant in other regiments The Cavalry (from French cavalerie) is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as Soldiers or Warriors who fought mounted on

A Lance-Sergeant (LSgt) was formerly a Corporal acting in the capacity of a Sergeant. A Lance-Sergeant ( LSgt or L/Sgt) was a British Army Corporal acting in the rank of Sergeant. The appointment now survives chiefly in the Guards, where it is awarded to all Corporals. The Guards Division is an administrative unit of the British Army responsible for the administration of the regiments of Foot Guards. A Lance-Sergeant in the Guards and Honourable Artillery Company wears three chevrons, belongs to the Sergeants' Mess, and is considered senior to "normal" Corporals; however, for practical purposes he remains a Corporal rather than an acting Sergeant (e. The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC is the oldest surviving Regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior in the MESS ( Multi Emulator Super System) is an Emulator for many game consoles and computer systems based on the MAME core g. , he will typically command a section). A section is a small Infantry unit first introduced in the British Army. In the Household Cavalry, the equivalent appointment is Lance-Corporal of Horse. Lance-Corporal of Horse (LCoH is an appointment unique to the Household Cavalry of the British Army, equivalent to Lance Sergeant in the Foot Guards

The official spelling was Serjeant (Sjt) (still used by The Rifles) until after the Second World War, although the modern spelling had already been in common use for many years. For the band The Rifles see The Rifles (band. For the novel by William T World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

Air force

The Royal Air Force also has the rank of Sergeant, wearing the same three chevrons. The rank lies between Corporal and Flight Sergeant (or Chief Technician for technicians and musicians). Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations Flight Sergeant ( Flt Sgt, F/Sgt, F/S, FSgt or FS) is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal Chief Technician ( Chf Tech or formerly C/T) is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force which is only Between 1950 and 1964 sergeants in technical trades were known as Senior Technicians and wore their chevrons point up.

On 1 July 1946, aircrew sergeants were re-designated as Aircrew IV, III or II, replacing the chevrons with one, two or three six-pointed stars within a wreath and surmounted by an eagle. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This was unpopular and in 1950 they returned to the old rank, but have worn an eagle above their chevrons ever since. Sergeants of the Royal Flying Corps wore a four-bladed propeller above their chevrons. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War.

Police Usage

A Sergeant in the police force is more senior than a Police Constable but less senior than an Inspector in the UK police ranks. A constable is a person holding a particular office most commonly in law enforcement. This is about the police rank/position For the use in graphical user interfaces see Inspector window. Police Sergeant's chevrons are normally white print or silver-coloured metal pin badge insignia as shown to the right. For High Visibility Uniform, they are often yellow with printed silver insignia. As with Police Constable epaulettes, the Sergeants' collar numbers (and Division Call Sign if from the London Metropolitan Police Service) are also displayed. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. "Metropolitan Police" redirects here See also Metropolitan police.

A Sergeant in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is known as a Detective Sergeant (DS). The Criminal Investigation Department (CID is the branch of all Territorial police forces within the British Police and many other Commonwealth police Until the abolition of 1st Class Detective Sergeants in 1973, Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeants were officially known as 2nd Class Detective Sergeants. Station Sergeant was a rank in the London Metropolitan Police and continues as a rank in the Hong Kong Police Force.

Unlike the military, addressing a Sergeant as "Sarge" is not seen as incorrect. Constables in some forces (including the Metropolitan Police) refer to their Sergeants as "Skipper".

United States

U. S. Army

In the United States Army, although there are several ranks of sergeant, the lowest carries the title of Sergeant (SGT), Newly promoted Sergeants are known as "buck sergeants" (a new sergeant). The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Sergeant is the enlisted rank in the U. S. Army above Specialist and Corporal and below Staff Sergeant, and is the second-lowest grade of non-commissioned officer. Specialist (abbreviated " SPC " is one of the fourth enlisted ranks in the U Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer) also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an Armed force Sergeants in most support units oversee a squad (10-13 soldiers), as Staff Sergeant positions in these units are few.

In the United States Army, Sergeants, Staff Sergeants, Sergeants First Class, and Master Sergeants are all referred in short form by their subordinates as "Sergeant", except in some training environments, and an exception to sergeants in certain specialized Army corps such as Airborne. Another exception is for Staff Sergeants or Sergeants First Class serving in the position of the First Sergeant, regardless of rank, will be referred to as First Sergeant.

Drill Sergeants are always addressed as "Drill Sergeant", regardless of rank (when serving an instruction tour indicated by the traditional World War I campaign hat, commonly referred to as the "Brown Round". A drill instructor (or Drill Sergeant) is a Non-commissioned officer in the Armed forces with specific duties that vary by country ) The Drill Sergeant will always wear the Drill Sergeant badge indicating he completed the school. The Army Drill Sergeant badge appears on the right upper shirt pocket.

U. S. Marine Corps

Similarly, the United States Marine Corps has several ranks which carry the title of Sergeant, the lowest of which is Sergeant (Sgt). Marine Sergeants are the fifth enlisted rank in the U. S. Marine Corps, just above Corporal and below Staff Sergeant. Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora.

In the Marine Corps, enlisted ranks above Sergeant are referred to as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (Staff NCOs or SNCOs). These ranks, Staff Sergeant through Sergeant Major, are always referred to by their full rank and never merely as "Sergeant". Gunnery Sergeants are commonly addressed as simply "Gunny" informally.

Master Sergeants are addressed as "Master Sergeant" or "Top" at the preference of the Marine wearing the rank and dependent on the MOS community/culture. This privilege is usually extended to NCO's or SNCO's and above, and even Marines that are the same rank or higher. Master Gunnery Sergeants follow the same protocol but are commonly referred to as "Master Guns" or "Master Gunny. "

U. S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force rank of Sergeant (E-4) was phased out in the 1990s. Previously, Senior Airmen were promoted to Sergeant and granted NCO status after 12 months time in grade; this lateral promotion is no longer conferred and Senior Airmen compete directly for promotion to Staff Sergeant. E4ranksajpg|right|thumb|Old USAF Senior Airman Rank Insignia 1975-1991|175px]] Senior Airman ( SrA) is the fourth enlisted rank in the United States Air For the Brush-footed butterfly Species, see Athyma selenophora. The old rank of Sergeant was commonly referred to in the Air Force as "Buck" Sergeant. In today's Air Force, the term Sergeant refers to all Air Force NCOs up to Senior Master Sergeant. Senior Master Sergeant ( SMSgt) is the eighth enlisted rank (pay grade E-8 in the U An airman who has achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant is referred to as Chief. CMSgt Chevron(1994-present Chief Master Sergeant

American Civil War 1861-1865

The rank was used by both the Union Army and the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The Union Army was the army that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. The War Department was established by the Confederate Congress in an act on February 21, 1861. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The same rank insignia was used by both armies. Both armies varied the color of the stripes by assigning red for artillery, yellow for cavalry, and blue for infantry. Some Confederate militia units varied these colors even further and had other colors including black stripes for various units. The rank was just below First Sergeant and just above Corporal. First Sergeant is the name of a military rank used in some countries Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations

Police

Sergeant is also a commonly-used rank within United States police departments. Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force It ranks above "officer" and "corporal," and it represents the first level of management within the organization.

Types of Sergeant

"Sergeant" is generally the lowest rank of Sergeant, with individual militaries choosing some additional words to signify higher ranking individuals. What terms are used, and what seniority they signify, is to a great extent dependent on the individual armed service. The term "sergeant" is also used in many appointment titles.

Ranks

• Chief Master Sergeant
• Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
• Colour Sergeant
• Command Sergeant Major
• Company Sergeant
• First Sergeant
• Flight Sergeant
• Gunnery Sergeant
• Master Gunnery Sergeant
• Master Sergeant
• Senior Master Sergeant
• Senior Sergeant
• Senior Staff Sergeant
• Sergeant First Class
• Sergeant Major
• Sergeant Major of the Army
• Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
• Staff Sergeant
• Station Sergeant
• Technical Sergeant

Appointments

• Academy Sergeant Major
• Band Sergeant Major
• Battery Quartermaster Sergeant
• Battery Sergeant Major
• Company Quartermaster Sergeant
• Company Sergeant Major
• First Sergeant
• Garrison Sergeant Major
• Lance Sergeant
• Platoon Sergeant Major
• Provost Sergeant
• Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor
• Recruiting Sergeant
• Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant
• Regimental Sergeant Major
• Sergeant Major Instructor
• Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant
• Squadron Sergeant Major
• Staff Sergeant Major
• Troop Sergeant Major

External links

• United States Army sergeant duties
• U.S. Army Enlisted Rank Insignia - Criteria, Background, and Images

See also

• Military unit
• Military rank
• Comparative military ranks
• British Army Other Ranks rank insignia
• RAF enlisted ranks
• Irish Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
• U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia
• U.S. Marine Corps enlisted rank insignia
• Regimental Sergeant Major

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