first sergeant

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Noun first sergeant has 1 sense

first sergeant, sergeant first class - a sergeant in the army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant
--₁ is a kind of sergeant
--₁ has particulars: orderly sergeant

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First Sergeant

Definition:

A first sergeant is a senior non-commissioned officer in the military, usually ranking above a sergeant and below a sergeant major or command sergeant major. They are responsible for leading and managing a company or equivalent unit within the armed forces.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun:

The highest-ranking enlisted member of a company or similar unit in the military.

Example sentence: The first sergeant called the platoon to attention.

Sense 2:

As an adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a first sergeant.

Example sentence: The first sergeant duties include supervising the training of new recruits.

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