first sergeant
In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first…In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in rank to a master sergeant but with greater command authority.
Meaning
3 senses(US)In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in rank to a master sergeant but with greater command authority.
a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant
(US)In the United States Marine Corps, a non-commissioned officer ranking above gunnery sergeant and below sergeant major or master gunnery sergeant; equal in rank to a master sergeant, but with command rather than technical responsibilities.
(US)In the United States Air Force, an appointment (not a rank) for the senior member of enlisted personnel in a squadron or other unit. The appointment is usually held by a master sergeant.
Forms
plural: first sergeants| Singular | first sergeant |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant:sergeant first class