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Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Description
In the U.S. Army, Sergeant Major refers to both a military rank and to a specific administrative position. The rank refers to the highest enlisted rank, just above First Sergeant, with a pay grade of E-9. The leadership position, Command Sergeant Major, is the senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer and carries with it certain ceremonial functions such as caring for the unit's colors. Additionally, they serve as monitors for, and advocates of, the enlisted men in the command. This position exists in units of battalion size and larger.

E-9 COMM insignia
Command
Sergeant Major insignia
(U.S. Army)

An alternative usage of Command Sergeant Major is the senior NCO of a headquarters unit at battalion level or above; the soldier filling this position should carry the rank of Sergeant Major, but personnel shortages may, from time to time, force this sergeant major position to be held by a senior First Sergeant or Master Sergeant both E-8.

A Command Sergeant Major is referred to by their subordinates as "Sergeant Major"

Sergeant Major of the Army is a separate and unique position.
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Enlisted Rank Equivalent Chart
Branch E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 Senior Advisor
Air ForceAirman Basic Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant / First Sergeant Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant / First Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant / First Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
ArmyPrivate E1 Private E2 Private First Class Specialist Corporal Sergeant Specialist 5 Staff Sergeant Specialist 6 Sergeant First Class Specialist 7 Master Sergeant First Sergeant Specialist 8 Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major Specialist 9 Sergeant Major of the Army
Coast GuardSeaman Recruit Seaman Apprentice Seaman Petty Officer Third Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class Cheif Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
Marine CorpsPrivate Private First Class Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Master Sergeant First Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant Sergeant Major Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
NavySeaman Recruit Seaman Apprentice Seaman Petty Officer Third Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

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