Sergeant

This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation).

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In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers.

Related Topics:
Military - Non-commissioned officer - Privates - Corporal - Warrant officer - Commissioned officer

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There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to greater experience and responsibility for the daily lives of the soldiers of larger units. Although even the highest sergeant is officially lower in rank than the lowest lieutenant, an experienced sergeant will have considerable personal power and know how to exercise it.

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