Hey, all! I've been doing a deep dive into various military branches and the rank of 'Master Sergeant' came up. I am kind of lost though... Can someone tell me which branch this rank belongs to?
Sure, I can help with that! The rank of 'Master Sergeant' is actually used in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force.
In the Army, a Master Sergeant (MSG) is a senior non-commissioned officer rank, above Sergeant First Class and directly below Sergeant Major. It is equivalent to the rank of First Sergeant. Master Sergeants have a pay grade of E-8, and they often serve as senior staff non-commissioned officers.
In the Air Force, the Master Sergeant (MSgt) rank is also a senior non-commissioned officer rank, above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. It occupies the E-7 pay grade. Master Sergeants in the Air Force typically assume the duties of first sergeant, and they supervise the training and development of enlisted personnel in their unit.
If you're joined the Marine Corps, you'd find a similar rank called "Master Gunnery Sergeant". Keep in mind that each branch of the military has its own distinctive rank structure, and roles and responsibilities can vary quite a bit.
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