Non-commissioned ranks (NCO) ranks cover those which have additional responsibilities attached to them. When promoted to a Non-commissioned rank the holder bears some responsibility in either the Operational Chain of Command (OPCOC) or Organisational Chain of Command (ORGCOC).
To achieve Non-commissioned rank the holder can;
- ORGCOC: apply and be selected to join the units staff via one of it's command units based on their interests
- OPCOC: achieve and maintain Approved Regular Field Leader (ARFL) status in accordance with the units Field Leading Policy
In both cases, unlike enlisted ranks if the holder exits the staff position or no longer holds the ARFL status then the rank is requisitioned and their rank reverts to the applicable rank from the enlisted table.
In this way, the requirements for Non-commissioned ranks allow for a holder to transition between a Non-commissioned rank and enlisted rank, without having to progress from the lowest grade again.
Grade | Prefix | Rank | Requirements |
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E-4 | Cpl | Corporal |
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E-5 | Sgt | Sergeant |
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E-6 | SSG | Staff Sergeant |
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E-7 | SFC | Sergeant First Class |
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E-8 | MSG | Master Sergeant |
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E-8 | 1SG | First Sergeant |
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E-9 | SGM | Sergeant Major | By appointment of the Commanding Officer |
E-9 | CSM | Command Sergeant Major | By appointment of the Commanding Officer |