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ser·geant ˈma·jor N

sergeant major

Oberfeldwebel m

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It earns its name from its brightly striped sides, which are reminiscent of the insignia of a military sergeant major. en.wikipedia.org

To distinguish the posting different colour backgrounds were used; for example, red for regimental sergeant major and black for command sergeant major. en.wikipedia.org

Promotions to corporal, sergeant, and sergeant major were based on seniority, additional training, and performance. en.wikipedia.org

Prior to the academy's closure in 1966, he had become the academy's sergeant major. en.wikipedia.org

The school employs a regimental sergeant major to co-ordinate ceremonial drill and military instruction. en.wikipedia.org

The sergeant major of the army, like counterparts in the other branches, wears a unique rank insignia, including a unique collar insignia (brass). en.wikipedia.org

He became an infantry captain in 1741, a sergeant major in 1754, a lieutenant colonel in 1760 and a full colonel in 1761. en.wikipedia.org

A character reference from a sergeant major was submitted. www.herald.ie

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