master sergeant
English
Noun
master sergeant (plural master sergeants)
- (military, US) A non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in grade and pay to a first sergeant.
- (military, US) A non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, ranking above gunnery sergeant and below master gunnery sergeant or sergeant major.
- (military, US) A non-commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, ranking above technical sergeant and below senior master sergeant.
References
- US Army Ranks and Insignia
- Enlisted Rank Insignia, US Department of Defense