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Military Ranks: Platoon Sergeant Major

Introduction Platoon sergeant major (PSM) was an appointment in the British Army in the short-lived military rank of warrant officer class III (WOIII), created in 1938 by Army Council Instruction 398. The platoon sergeant major, and his cavalry counterpart, the troop sergeant major, were part of a project giving experienced non-commissioned officers (NCOs) command of… Read More

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Military Ranks: Troop Sergeant Major

Introduction A troop sergeant major (TSM) is the senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) in a Royal Artillery troop of the British Army, usually holding the military rank of warrant officer class 2. This differs from a cavalry troop or infantry platoon, in which the highest-ranking NCO is usually a sergeant. Troop Sergeant Majors in the Cavalry… Read More

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Military Ranks: Sergeant Major

Introduction Sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) military rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. Brief History In 16th century Spain, the Sargento mayor (“sergeant major”) was a general officer. He commanded an army’s infantry, and ranked about third in the army’s command structure; he also acted as a sort of… Read More

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Military Ranks: Company Sergeant Major

Introduction The company sergeant major (CSM) is a military rank and the senior non-commissioned (NCO) soldier of a company in the armies of many Commonwealth countries, responsible for administration, standards and discipline. In combat, their prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. They also oversee the distribution of other supplies, such as… Read More

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Military Ranks: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant

Introduction Regimental quartermaster sergeant (RQMS) is a military rank in some militaries and an appointment in others. Battalion quartermaster sergeant (BQMS) is the term usually used in infantry units and RQMS in non-infantry units. Ireland Battalion quartermaster sergeant (BQMS, ceathrúsháirsint cathláin in Irish) is a rank in the Irish Army and Irish Air Corps equivalent… Read More

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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