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== 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. 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 [[Admiralty Order 1701-05]] and [[BuPers Directive 2201-01]]</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 [[BuPers Directive 2201-01]]</ref>  


[[RMMC]] Master Sergeants usually hold the position of [[Gunny]] in a [[MARDET]].  
[[RMMC]] Master Sergeants usually hold the position of [[Gunny]] in a [[MARDET]].