SPECIALIST RANKS
Specialists wear their rank insignia on right and left sleeves. The top of their rank insignia should be 10 cm below the top of the sleeve, aligned to the crease.
Specialists wear their rank insignia on right and left sleeves. The top of their rank insignia should be 10 cm below the top of the sleeve, aligned to the crease.
THIRD SERGEANT
Third Sergeants are the most junior of Specialists, ranking above Corporals, who, in the SAF, are not considered Specialists and do not have command authority. In combat units, Third Sergeants are usually section commanders working directly under supervision of a commissioned officer. With experience and good performance, they may be appointed Platoon Sergeants.
Third Sergeants in the Singapore Armed Forces also hold other positions, usually commanding a group of man. For example Transport Supervisors or more commonly known as the MT (Mechanised Transport) Section Commanders. There are 3SGs holding the position of the Company Quartermaster Sergeant.
Third Sergeants are the most junior of Specialists, ranking above Corporals, who, in the SAF, are not considered Specialists and do not have command authority. In combat units, Third Sergeants are usually section commanders working directly under supervision of a commissioned officer. With experience and good performance, they may be appointed Platoon Sergeants.
Third Sergeants in the Singapore Armed Forces also hold other positions, usually commanding a group of man. For example Transport Supervisors or more commonly known as the MT (Mechanised Transport) Section Commanders. There are 3SGs holding the position of the Company Quartermaster Sergeant.
SECOND SERGEANT
Second Sergeants are more senior than Third Sergeants, but less senior than First Sergeants. In combat units, Second Sergeants often hold the appointment of Platoon Sergeant. They are often given instructional billets as well.
Second Sergeants are more senior than Third Sergeants, but less senior than First Sergeants. In combat units, Second Sergeants often hold the appointment of Platoon Sergeant. They are often given instructional billets as well.
FIRST SERGEANTS
First Sergeants are the most senior of the junior Specialists, ranking above Second Sergeants, and below Staff Sergeants. In combat units, First Sergeants are often given the responsibility for independently-operating detachments of support weapons. They are often given instructional billets as well.
First Sergeants are the most senior of the junior Specialists, ranking above Second Sergeants, and below Staff Sergeants. In combat units, First Sergeants are often given the responsibility for independently-operating detachments of support weapons. They are often given instructional billets as well.
STAFF SERGEANTS
A Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Singapore Armed Forces ranks above First Sergeant (1SG) and below Master Sergeant (MSG). It is the second most senior Specialist rank. Staff Sergeants are addressed as "Staff Sergeant" or "Staff", but never "Sergeant". Staff Sergeants may be appointed Company Sergeant Major if they are due for promotion to Master Sergeant. In this capacity, they may be addressed as "Encik" (Malay for "Mister") by the officers and specialists in the company. The permission to do so by junior enlisted men, however, should not be taken for granted.
A Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Singapore Armed Forces ranks above First Sergeant (1SG) and below Master Sergeant (MSG). It is the second most senior Specialist rank. Staff Sergeants are addressed as "Staff Sergeant" or "Staff", but never "Sergeant". Staff Sergeants may be appointed Company Sergeant Major if they are due for promotion to Master Sergeant. In this capacity, they may be addressed as "Encik" (Malay for "Mister") by the officers and specialists in the company. The permission to do so by junior enlisted men, however, should not be taken for granted.
MASTER SERGEANT
Master Sergeant (MSG) is the highest Specialist rank in the SAF, ranking just above Staff Sergeant (SSG) and below Second Warrant Officer (2WO). Master Sergeants are addressed as "Master Sergeant", or "Master", and not "Sergeant".
Being the most senior Specialists in the SAF, Master Sergeants have an important role in guiding young soldiers. They often hold instructional positions. Some may hold the appointment of Company Sergeant Major (CSM). Within the company, the Master Sergeant is addressed by his appointment, "Sergeant Major". Officers and specialists may refer to him as "Encik", the Malay word for "mister", but the permission to do so should not be assumed by junior enlisted men.
Master Sergeant (MSG) is the highest Specialist rank in the SAF, ranking just above Staff Sergeant (SSG) and below Second Warrant Officer (2WO). Master Sergeants are addressed as "Master Sergeant", or "Master", and not "Sergeant".
Being the most senior Specialists in the SAF, Master Sergeants have an important role in guiding young soldiers. They often hold instructional positions. Some may hold the appointment of Company Sergeant Major (CSM). Within the company, the Master Sergeant is addressed by his appointment, "Sergeant Major". Officers and specialists may refer to him as "Encik", the Malay word for "mister", but the permission to do so should not be assumed by junior enlisted men.
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