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Military Ranks: Company Quartermaster Sergeant

Introduction Company quartermaster sergeant is a military rank or appointment. Canada A company quartermaster sergeant (CQMS) in the Canadian Forces is the non-commissioned officer (NCO) in a company who is in charge of supplies. The CQMS also serves as the deputy to the company sergeant major and is the second most senior NCO in the… Read More

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An Overview of the Colour Sergeant of the Marine Corps

Introduction The Colour Sergeant of the Marine Corps is a 1965 billet in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) held by a non-commissioned officer (NCO) posted at Marine Barracks Washington. The postholder is responsible for carrying the official Colours of The USMC while leading “The Commandant’s Four”, members of which are part of the USMC… Read More

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Military Ranks: Staff Sergeant

Introduction Staff sergeant is a military rank of non-commissioned officer (NCO) used in the armed forces of many countries. It is also a police rank in some police services. Brief History In origin, certain senior sergeants were assigned to administrative, supervisory, or other specialist duties as part of the staff of a British Army regiment.… Read More