Regimental Sergeant-Major: Difference between revisions

'''Regimental Sergeant-Major''' (''abbrev'': '''RSM''') is an [[enlisted]] paygrade within the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] and the [[Royal Manticoran Army]]. It holds the equivalent military paygrade of [[E-10]] within {{trmn}} and is often the right hand of the supervising officer. Becoming the most senior non-commissioned officer (without a [[Warrant Officer | warrant]], they are often part of the leadership triad (commanding officer, executive officer, senior NCO). A soldier who has received their third rocker is generally referred to as "Sergeant-Major," never just "Sergeant."

In peacetime, a regimental sergeant-major will have served a minimum of 12 years in the service, but there is no [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]] requirement.<ref name="Military.com1">[http://www.military.com/army/enlisted-ranks.html (military.com)]</ref>  Instead, promotions are handled by an enlisted review board at Admiralty House or Royal Army Headquarters because of the trust and responsibility that are required of the holder of this rank.<ref name="Military.com2">[http://www.military.com/marine-corps/enlisted-ranks.html (military.com)]</ref> The [[Royal Manticoran Army]] uniform is green with yellow stripes bordered by blue. The [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] is black with yellow stripes bordered by green.

If the soldier has completed their [[Enlisted Academy | Regimental Sergeant-Major Exam]], with 24 months [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]], they qualify for this rank. However, they need to be approved before the Enlisted Review Board before they earn that rank. <ref name="TRMN">[http://www.trmn.org/portal/index.php/documents/finish/4-general/6-rmnm-001-membership-handbook] ([[Membership Handbook]])</ref> Regimental Sergeants-Major can hold the position of [[Gunny]] in a [[MARDET]], but usually are in more executive positions.  

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