Definition And Responsibilities

Sergeant Major: A Rank of Distinction

Definition and Responsibilities

Web Sergeant Major is the highest enlisted rank in the Army and the base rank required for the leadership position of Web.

Battalion and Larger Units

In a battalion or larger unit, the senior NCO is a sergeant major.

Command Sergeant Major

The Command Sergeant Major (CSM) is a senior enlisted rank in the United States Army with a rich history.

Chief Master Sergeant

The diamond device on chief master sergeant stripes denotes an E-7 through E-9 who advises and assists a commander.

Divisions

Divisions, typically composed of two to three maneuver brigades, are led by a command sergeant major, the principal NCO assistant.