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Military Ranks: Sergeant First Class

Introduction Sergeant First Class (SFC) is typically a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) military rank, used in many countries. United States Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank (E-7) in the US Army, ranking above staff sergeant (E-6) and below master sergeant and first sergeant (E-8), and is the first NCO rank designated as… Read More

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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: Warrant Officer Class III

Introduction Platoon sergeant major (PSM) was an appointment in the British Army in the short-lived military rank of warrant officer class III (WOIII). It was created on 17 September 1938 by Army Council Instruction 398, and lasted until c.1947. The platoon sergeant major, and their cavalry counterpart, the troop sergeant major, were part of a… Read More

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Military Ranks: Sergeant

Introduction Sergeant (Sgt, etymologically: ’servant’), is a military rank in use by the armed forces of many countries. It is also a police rank in some police services. The alternative spelling, serjeant, is used in The Rifles and in other units that draw their heritage from the British light infantry. The word “sergeant” derives from the… Read More

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An Overview of the (USAF) Airman Leadership School

Introduction Airman Leadership School (ALS) is a 24 duty day (5 week) United States Air Force programme designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education (PME) that enlisted Air Force members encounter. ALS focuses on developing leadership abilities, the profession of arms, and building effective communication. ALS was… Read More

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What is a Staff Corporal?

Introduction Staff corporal (SCpl or S/Cpl) is the equivalent rank to staff sergeant in the Household Cavalry, ranking between corporal of horse and warrant officer class 2 (WO2). Outline They may hold an appointment such as squadron quartermaster corporal. A staff corporal wears four point-up rank chevrons on his cuff, surmounted by a crown. Staff… Read More