Staff Sergeant

Staff Sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in the armed forces of several countries.

Republic of Singapore

A Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Singapore Armed Forces ranks above 1st Sergeant (1SG) and below Master Sergeant (MSG). It is the second most senior Specialist (also known as non-commissioned officer) rank. The rank insignia is two point up and three point down chevrons, with a Singapore coat of arms in the middle.

Related Topics:
Singapore Armed Forces - 1st Sergeant - Master Sergeant

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Staff Sergeants usually fill senior specialist billets such as Company Sergeant Major. Staff Sergeants should not be addressed as "Sergeant", which would be reducing their rank. They are usually addressed as either "Staff" or "Encik" (a Malay term of respect).

Related Topics:
Company Sergeant Major - Malay

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In the Singapore Police Force, Staff Sergeants rank between Sergeants and Senior Staff Sergeants.

Related Topics:
Singapore Police Force - Sergeant - Senior Staff Sergeant

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