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| − | In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as '''''yi-si-ben-bing''''' thanks to the reforms enacted by [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Though translated as [[Master Sergeant]], the duties and obligations of this rank make it more | + | In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as '''''yi-si-ben-bing''''' thanks to the reforms enacted by [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Though translated as [[Master Sergeant]], the duties and obligations of this rank make it more akin to the AFFS Sergeant Major or SLDF Master Sergeant rank than than the DCMS Master Sergeant rank, which is mostly honorary. |
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In the [[FWLM]], each regiment has a single Sergeant Major. This person is responsible for the conduct and discipline of every enlisted solider and NCO in the regiment. As it is the highest enlisted rank in the FWLM, soldiers who hold this rank are accorded a great deal of respect by their fellows.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 22</ref> This rank is known as '''Master Chief Petty Officer''' in the FWLM Navy, with one MCPO per [[WarShip]], [[JumpShip]], and [[DropShip]]. | In the [[FWLM]], each regiment has a single Sergeant Major. This person is responsible for the conduct and discipline of every enlisted solider and NCO in the regiment. As it is the highest enlisted rank in the FWLM, soldiers who hold this rank are accorded a great deal of respect by their fellows.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 22</ref> This rank is known as '''Master Chief Petty Officer''' in the FWLM Navy, with one MCPO per [[WarShip]], [[JumpShip]], and [[DropShip]]. | ||
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The rank of Sergeant Major is frequently the highest enlisted rank a soldier can reach in their time in the military. Usually the Sergeant Major is the highest ranking non-commissioned officer in a battalion, and is responsible for the discipline and conduct of all enlisted personnel in the battalion.
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SLDF
The SLDF didn't use the rank of Sergeant Major, instead calling them Master Sergeants. To reach this rank a SLDF soldier had to serve for at least four years.[1]
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
In the LAAF, a Sergeant Major usually supports a company commander. Occasionally they lead 'Mech lances. Most LAAF boot camp instructors hold this rank.[2]
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Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
In the DCMS and DCA, a sergeant major is known by the Japanese title Sho-ko. Their rank insignia is a royal blue katakana 2 on a colored background appropriate to their branch of service. Frequently they are the second in command of a lance or platoon.[3]
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Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
In the AFFS, the Sergeant Major is the highest rank possible for a soldier to reach without attending a military academy. Typically each battalion of a regiment has a Sergeant Major who acts as the liaison between the officers and enlisted men.[4]
| Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
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Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
In the CCAF, these soldiers are known as yi-si-ben-bing thanks to the reforms enacted by Sun-Tzu Liao as part of his Xin Sheng movement. Though translated as Master Sergeant, the duties and obligations of this rank make it more akin to the AFFS Sergeant Major or SLDF Master Sergeant rank than than the DCMS Master Sergeant rank, which is mostly honorary.
| CCAF Rank | Warrior House rank | Insignia |
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| Yi-si-ben-bing (Master Sergeant) |
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Free Worlds League
In the FWLM, each regiment has a single Sergeant Major. This person is responsible for the conduct and discipline of every enlisted solider and NCO in the regiment. As it is the highest enlisted rank in the FWLM, soldiers who hold this rank are accorded a great deal of respect by their fellows.[5] This rank is known as Master Chief Petty Officer in the FWLM Navy, with one MCPO per WarShip, JumpShip, and DropShip.
Prior to the Prior to the Andurien Secession in 3030 and the passage of the Military Reorganization Act of 3046, the Duchy of Andurien's Defenders of Andurien regiments also used the rank of Banner and Master Banner in place of Sergeant Major.[6]
To indicate their rank, FWLM Sergeant Majors and Master Chief Petty Officers use three gold chevrons on a purple background with a black bar and circular tab above it.
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| Sergeant Major | 
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The Clans
The Clans in general do not use enlisted ranks. The nearest equivalent used by most Clans is the Point 1-5 system used by conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews. A Point 5 could be considered a high ranking Sergeant, but is probably not equivalent to a Sergeant Major.
Clan Star Adder
Clan Star Adder is unique among the Clans in that they have a position called Adder Keeper, which could be considered a Sergeant Major or Command Sergeant Major. This warrior advises the Star Adder Khan and saKhan about matters related to the non-Bloodnamed warriors of the Star Adder Touman. Only warriors who haven't earned a Bloodname are eligible for this position.
ComStar/Word of Blake
This rank isn't used in the ComGuards or Word of Blake Militia. Instead a senior Acolyte or an Adept would be assigned these duties.
Free Rasalhague Republic
In the KungsArmé this rank is known by its Swedish name, Fanjunkare.[7] To show their rank, a Fanjunkare wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross on it. The spaces below the arms of the cross are filled with orange rectangles.
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| Sergeant Major | 
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Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
In the Magistracy Armed Forces, the senior NCO of a battalion is known as a Command Sergeant.[8]
Taurian Defense Force
In the TDF a battalion's senior NCO is called Battalion Chief Sergeant. The equivalent in the TDF Navy is Air Chief.[9]
Marian Hegemony
Outworlds Alliance
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 124
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 85
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 53