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

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

Military Ranks: Warrant Officer (US)

Introduction In the United States Armed Forces, the military ranks of warrant officer (grade W-1) and chief warrant officer (grades CW-2 to CW-5; NATO: WO1-CWO5) are rated as officers above all non-commissioned officers, candidates, cadets, and midshipmen, but subordinate to the lowest officer grade of O-1 (NATO: OF-1). This application differs from the Commonwealth of… Read More

Night Vision Equipment and How and Why it is Essential to the Military

Introduction Modern militaries cannot do without night vision equipment. Nigh vision equipment plays a vital role in many military operations/tasks and expands a military’s (offensive and defensive) capabilities on operations and the battlespace. Night vision equipment is used by military personnel to aid them cope with assigned tasks and complete any mission. Night vision equipment… Read More

Military vs. Traditional Fitness – What’s the Difference?

Introduction This is an article sponsored by USANA Health Sciences. Fitness comes in many forms, and the way people train often depends on their goals, lifestyle, and physical needs. Military fitness and traditional fitness may share some similarities, but their approach, intensity, and structure are different. Military training is designed to build strength, endurance, and… Read More