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|affiliation=[[UNSC Marine Corps]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[UNSC Army]] | ||
|higher rank=[[Master Gunnery Sergeant]] | |higher rank=[[Master Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Sergeant Major]]-Army | ||
|lower rank=[[Gunnery Sergeant]] | |lower rank=[[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Sergeant First Class]] | ||
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|known=*[[Lister]] | |known=*[[Lister]] | ||
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'''Master Sergeant''' is the eighth enlisted rank of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] is a [[non-commissioned officer]]. It is equal in pay grade to [[First Sergeant]], although the two have different responsibilities. Master Sergeant is equal to the rank of [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] in the [[UNSC Navy]]. | '''Master Sergeant''' is the eighth enlisted rank of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and the [[UNSC Army]] It is a [[non-commissioned officer]] rank. It is equal in pay grade to [[First Sergeant]], although the two have different responsibilities. Master Sergeant is equal to the rank of [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] in the [[UNSC Navy]]. | ||
Master Sergeants may also be referred to by the nickname of "Top". This usage is an informal one, however, and would not be used in an official or formal setting. Use of this nickname by Marines of subordinate rank is at the rank holder's discretion. | Master Sergeants may also be referred to by the nickname of "Top". This usage is an informal one, however, and would not be used in an official or formal setting. Use of this nickname by Marines of subordinate rank is at the rank holder's discretion. | ||
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==First Sergeant vs. Master Sergeant== | ==First Sergeant vs. Master Sergeant== | ||
In their annual performance evaluations, eligible [[Gunnery Sergeant]]s indicate whether they wish to be considered for promotion to Master Sergeant or [[First Sergeant]], and thus whether they enter the promotional track for [[Master Gunnery Sergeant]] or [[Sergeant Major]]. Once promoted, the promotional track is permanent; lateral movement between the two programs is not possible. | In their annual performance evaluations, eligible [[Gunnery Sergeant]]s and [[Sergeant First Class]]es indicate whether they wish to be considered for promotion to Master Sergeant or [[First Sergeant]], and thus whether they enter the promotional track for [[Master Gunnery Sergeant]]/Sergeant Major or [[Sergeant Major]]/[[Command Sergeant Major]]. Once promoted, the promotional track is permanent; lateral movement between the two programs is not possible. | ||
One of the major differences between the two ranks is that First Sergeants have a general command status, while a Master Sergeant's role is as a provider of technical military leadership. | One of the major differences between the two ranks is that First Sergeants have a general command status, while a Master Sergeant's role is as a provider of technical military leadership. | ||
Revision as of 19:55, August 12, 2007
Template:Rank Infobox Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank of the UNSC Marine Corps and the UNSC Army It is a non-commissioned officer rank. It is equal in pay grade to First Sergeant, although the two have different responsibilities. Master Sergeant is equal to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the UNSC Navy.
Master Sergeants may also be referred to by the nickname of "Top". This usage is an informal one, however, and would not be used in an official or formal setting. Use of this nickname by Marines of subordinate rank is at the rank holder's discretion.
First Sergeant vs. Master Sergeant
In their annual performance evaluations, eligible Gunnery Sergeants and Sergeant First Classes indicate whether they wish to be considered for promotion to Master Sergeant or First Sergeant, and thus whether they enter the promotional track for Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major or Sergeant Major/Command Sergeant Major. Once promoted, the promotional track is permanent; lateral movement between the two programs is not possible.
One of the major differences between the two ranks is that First Sergeants have a general command status, while a Master Sergeant's role is as a provider of technical military leadership.
