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first sergeant

first sergeant noun: 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.

Noun

first sergeant (plural first sergeants)

  1. (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.
  2. (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.
  3. (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 of first sergeant

pluralfirst sergeants

Questions about first sergeant

What does first sergeant mean?
First sergeant means 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.
What part of speech is first sergeant?
First sergeant is a noun.
What is the plural of first sergeant?
The plural of first sergeant is first sergeants.

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