noncommissioned officer

noun

, Military.

an enlisted person, as a sergeant or corporal, holding any of various ranks below commissioned or warrant officers.

/ ˌnɒnkəˈmɪʃənd /

(in the armed forces) a person, such as a sergeant or corporal, who is appointed from the ranks as a subordinate officer

First recorded in 1695–1705

“Soldiers are soldiers,” she said, reflecting her own position as the highest-ranking female noncommissioned officer in the Army.

Noncommissioned officer commanding platoon or company, carrying of piece and taking of post.

Guide: An officer, noncommissioned officer, or private upon whom the command or elements thereof regulates its march.

A guide is a noncommissioned officer or a private upon whom the company regulates its march.

These consist of four men, usually a noncommissioned officer and three privates.

An experienced noncommissioned officer should mix the solution and superintend its use.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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