noun a noncommissioned officer ranking above a sergeant and below a first sergeant
A top sergeant is a non-commissioned officer rank in the military, typically above the rank of sergeant and below the rank of sergeant major. They are responsible for leading and supervising lower-ranking enlisted personnel.
In the army, a top sergeant is often referred to as a first sergeant or master sergeant, depending on the specific branch or country.
In the Marines, a top sergeant may hold the rank of gunnery sergeant or first sergeant, depending on their specific role and responsibilities.
In military fiction novels, the term 'top sergeant' may be used to refer to a senior non-commissioned officer who holds the rank of sergeant major or command sergeant major.
In the field of psychology, 'top sergeant' may be used metaphorically to describe someone who is seen as a leader or authority figure within a group or organization.
In the military, 'top sergeant' is a colloquial term used to refer to a senior non-commissioned officer who holds the rank of sergeant major or command sergeant major.