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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

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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

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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