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== Honorverse == | == Honorverse == | ||
In peacetime, a master sergeant will have served a minimum of 6 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]] | In peacetime, a master sergeant will have served a minimum of 6 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]] rank insignia is yellow stripes bordered by blue. The [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] is yellow stripes bordered by green. | |||
== TRMN == | == TRMN == | ||
If the soldier has completed their [[Enlisted Academy | Master Sergeant Exam]], with thirteen months [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]], they are appointed to this rank. This is the highest rank a commanding officer can promote someone without board review. <ref | If the soldier has completed their [[Enlisted Academy | Master Sergeant Exam]], with thirteen months [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]], they are appointed to this rank. This is the highest rank a commanding officer can promote someone without board review. However, an E-7 billet must exist for the member to fill, and the promotion to E-7 must be approved by the top NCO of the service branch ([[Sergeant-Major of the Army]] or the [[Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps]]).<ref>See [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1701-05]] and [[Orders:BuPers Directive 2201-01]]</ref> | ||
[[RMMC]] Master Sergeants usually hold the position of [[Gunny]] in a [[MARDET]]. | |||
[[RMA]] Master Sergeants are the top NCO in [[Company]]-sized chapters.<ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 2302-02]]</ref> | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{ranks}} | {{ranks}} | ||
[[Category: Ranks]] | [[Category: Ranks]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | |||