"first sergeant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: first sergeants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} first sergeant (plural first sergeants)
  1. (US) In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in rank to a master sergeant but with greater command authority. Tags: US Categories (topical): Military ranks, People
    Sense id: en-first_sergeant-en-noun-8u4T~rB3 Disambiguation of Military ranks: 34 32 34 Disambiguation of People: 37 33 31 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 34 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 35 32 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 35 31
  2. (US) In the United States Marine Corps, a non-commissioned officer ranking above gunnery sergeant and below sergeant major or master gunnery sergeant; equal in rank to a master sergeant, but with command rather than technical responsibilities. Tags: US Categories (topical): Military ranks, People
    Sense id: en-first_sergeant-en-noun-tzuSapjy Disambiguation of Military ranks: 34 32 34 Disambiguation of People: 37 33 31 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 34 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 35 32 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 35 31
  3. (US) In the United States Air Force, an appointment (not a rank) for the senior member of enlisted personnel in a squadron or other unit. The appointment is usually held by a master sergeant. Tags: US Categories (topical): Military ranks, People
    Sense id: en-first_sergeant-en-noun-f1GeVXzq Disambiguation of Military ranks: 34 32 34 Disambiguation of People: 37 33 31 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 34 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 35 32 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 35 31

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