master sergeant
"Master sergeant" is a senior non-commissioned officer rank in various armed forces, signifying a high level of expertise and leadership.
Definition
B2United States Army
(formal)A senior non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major.
Example
- The master sergeant provided crucial guidance during the mission.
B2United States Marine Corps
(formal)A senior non-commissioned officer ranking above gunnery sergeant and below master gunnery sergeant or sergeant major.
Example
- As a master sergeant, he was responsible for training new recruits.
B2United States Air Force
(formal)A senior non-commissioned officer ranking above technical sergeant and below senior master sergeant.
Example
- The master sergeant played a key role in the squadron's operations.
B2Singapore Armed Forces
(formal)The highest rank among the specialist corps, ranking above staff sergeant and below third warrant officer.
Example
- In the Singapore Armed Forces, the master sergeant is often an instructor or staff specialist.
B2Israel Defense Forces
(formal)A senior non-commissioned officer rank known as 'rav samal rishon' (rasar).
Example
- The master sergeant, or 'rav samal rishon', held a critical leadership position.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "master sergeant":
technical sergeantstaff sergeantfirst sergeantsergeant majorcolour sergeantpetty officer first classchief petty officerpetty officer second class