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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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What is Mouse-Holing?

Introduction Mouse-holing is a tactic used in urban warfare in which soldiers create access to adjoining rooms or buildings by blasting or tunnelling through a wall. The tactic is used to avoid open streets since advancing infantry, caught in enfilade, are easily targeted by machine-gun and sniper fire. Another purpose is to reach enemy troops… Read More

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What is Door Breaching?

Introduction Door breaching is a process used by military, police, or emergency services to force open closed or locked doors. A wide range of methods are available depending on the door’s opening direction (inward or outward), construction materials, etc., and one or more of these methods may be used in any given situation. In the… 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