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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 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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An Overview of the Colour Sergeant of the Marine Corps

Introduction The Colour Sergeant of the Marine Corps is a 1965 billet in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) held by a non-commissioned officer (NCO) posted at Marine Barracks Washington. The postholder is responsible for carrying the official Colours of The USMC while leading “The Commandant’s Four”, members of which are part of the USMC… 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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How Functional Strength Training Prepares You for Any Battlefield Challenge

Introduction Combat situations demand a unique blend of strength, agility, endurance, and mental resilience. Whether in military service, law enforcement, or tactical professions, individuals must be prepared for unpredictable, high-stakes scenarios that require peak physical conditioning. Functional strength training develops real-world movement patterns that mimic battlefield demands. Unlike traditional bodybuilding, which focuses on isolated muscles,… 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