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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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Military Ranks: Sergeant First Class

Introduction Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank (E-7, NATO OR-7) in the US Army, ranking above staff sergeant (E-6, NATO OR-6) and below master sergeant and first sergeant (E-8, NATO OR-8), and is the first non-commissioned officer rank designated as a senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO). A US Army SFC is equivalent to… 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

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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

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What was the Number of Candidates Eligible for Promotion in REME (2010-2016)?

Below is the number of candidates eligible for promotion from Sergeant (Sgt) to Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) between 2010 and 2016. Table 1: Promotion Year 2013-2014 Promotion Rank Eligible for Promotion Numbers Promoted Medical Grading Below P2 FE WO1 150 100 20 WO2 230 110 20… Read More