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Meaning:

Noun:

  • British An appointment (not a rank) in the British Army and Royal Marines, denoting the most senior non-commissioned officer in a battalion, regiment or company.
  • Canada A senior non-commissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soliders' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.
  • US The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army and United States Marine Corps, ranking above a first sergeant.

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