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The '''Sergeant-Major of the Army''' (''abbrev'': SGTMAJA,) is a Headquarters-level staff position with the paygrade of [[E-12]] in the [[Royal Manticoran Army]].  They are the most senior enlisted member in the Army.
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The '''Sergeant-Major of the Army''' (''abbrev'': '''SGTMAJRMA''', alternately '''SMRMA''' or '''SMA''') is a Headquarters-level staff position with the paygrade of [[E-10]] in the [[Royal Manticoran Army]].  This is the most senior enlisted member of the Royal Manticoran Army.


==Job Description==
[[File:ex2a.png|right|100px]]The Sergeant-Major of the Army is an important position. They are responsible for the enlisted in the entire Army, ensuring the [[Gunny | Gunnery Sergeants]] under his command know their duties and responsibilities, and to be the voice of the Enlisted to the Marshal of the Army.  This is a Headquarters position, as a key member of the Marshal's Staff.


Definitions:


* Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps: Senior enlisted person in the Marine Corps/tRMN
==Job Description==
* Sergeant-Major of the Army: Senior enlisted person in the Army/tRMN.
The Sergeant-Major of the Army is an important position. They are responsible for the enlisted in the entire Army, ensuring that RMA [[non-commissioned officer]]s know their duties and responsibilities, and to be the voice of the [[Enlisted]] to the [[Marshal of the Army]].  This is a Headquarters position, as a key member of the Marshal's Staff.
* Command Sergeant-Major: Senior enlisted person in a Ground installation. (ie: SIA)
[[File:ex2a.png|right|200px|Shoulder rank insignia of the Sergeant-Major of the Army]]


Major Areas of Responsibility:
===Major Areas of Responsibility===


* Be a Cheerleader for the enlisted
* Be a Cheerleader for the enlisted
* Encourage Participation
* Encourage Participation
* Assist in conflict resolution
* Assist in conflict resolution
* Train/Educate Unit [[Gunny | Gunnery Sergeants]] in their various assigned duties including taking exams at the Academy
* Train/Educate Unit NCOICs in their various assigned duties including taking exams at the Academy
* Be the voice of the enlisted to the commanding officer and assist them as required.
* Be the voice of the enlisted to the commanding officer and assist them as required.
* Other Duties as assigned by the Marshal of the Army.
* Other Duties as assigned by the Marshal of the Army.


Specific Duties:
===Specific Duties===


* First and foremost a SGTMAJA needs to do everything possible to enhance the fan experience of the members of the Army. This includes all enlisted and even junior officers. Make sure they find what they are looking for if possible in the fan environment.
* First and foremost a SGTMAJA needs to do everything possible to enhance the fan experience of the members of the Army. This includes all enlisted and even junior officers. Make sure they find what they are looking for if possible in the fan environment.
* Assign and oversee duties of the Bosuns assigned to them within their respective fleet. Hands on if needed, but ideally the SGTMAJA would give direction and then make sure it is done right & well.
* Assign and oversee duties of the NCOs assigned to them within their respective field armies. Hands on if needed, but ideally the SGTMAJA would give direction and then make sure it is done right & well.
* Act as ombudsman to the Commanding Officer to resolve conflicts.
* Act as ombudsman to the Commanding Officer to resolve conflicts.
* Discuss with each Gunny about their crew’s desired level of involvement (military, civilian, etc.) and assist them in getting their crew to participate to their level of comfort.
* Discuss with each NCOIC about their unit’s desired level of involvement (military, civilian, etc.) and assist them in getting their unit to participate to their level of comfort.
* Assist the Gunny in encouraging the crew to participate and have fun.
* Assist the NCOIC in encouraging the crew to participate and have fun.
* Create and foster an attitude of military bearing and respect among the crew to the best of each person’s comfort level.
* Create and foster an attitude of military bearing and respect among the crew to the best of each person’s comfort level.
* Foster an appreciation for uniform dress (whether it is a t-shirt or the full uniform). Help each member work to achieve at least a basic level of TRMN attire. Note what items per crewmember are needed to accomplish he next level of uniform dress.
* Foster an appreciation for uniform dress (whether it is a t-shirt or the full uniform). Help each member work to achieve at least a basic level of TRMN attire. Note what items per crewmember are needed to accomplish he next level of uniform dress.
* Be well versed in Drill and Ceremonies. Teach and maintain the crew’s ability to perform basic military drill and ceremonies functions as detailed by the commanding officer’s directives.
* Be well versed in Drill and Ceremonies. Teach and maintain the crew’s ability to perform basic military drill and ceremonies functions as detailed by the commanding officer’s directives.
* Oversee enlisted exam-taking and rating development in the fleet.
* Oversee enlisted exam-taking and rating development in the fleet.
* Locate and mentor Gunnies to achieve higher rank and to take on more responsibility. Groom a crewperson to take over CSGTMAJ duties should the CSGTMAJ become unavailable.
* Locate and mentor NCOICs to achieve higher rank and to take on more responsibility. Groom a crewperson to take over CSGTMAJ duties should the CSGTMAJ become unavailable.
* Conduct a quarterly report of the unit's Gunnies.
* Conduct a quarterly report of each unit's NCOICs.
 
==TRMN SGTMAJRMAs==


==TRMN SGTMAJA's==
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps]] (CSGTMAJ) Sir Neil Swadling, [[KDE]], [[DSO]], [[CGM]]
! # !! Name !!  Assumed !! Relieved
|-
| 1 || SGTMAJ Michael Tolleson || 21 Mar 2020 <ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 2003-02]]</ref>||27 Jul 2022
|-
| 2 || SGTMAJ Brian Lee || 27 Jul 2022<ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 2207-03]]</ref>|| ''Incumbent''
|}


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Gunny]]
* [[Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy]]
* [[Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy]]
* [[Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps]]
* [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
* [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
* [[Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps]]
 
==Related Orders==
*[[Orders:Army Directive 05-1210]]  


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{ranks}}
{{ranks}}
[[Category:Ranks]]
[[Category:Ranks]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
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