Staff sergeant
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Template:Rank Infobox Staff Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank of the UNSC Marine Corps, and is a non-commissioned officer. It is equal to the rank of Petty Officer First Class in the UNSC Navy.
They typically command Squads of 9 - 11 Marines, although they may be selected to become "Platoon Sergeants", which aid Second Lieutenants.
