SMSgt
Military abbreviation · US Air Force and Space Force Rank
| Stands for | Senior Master Sergeant |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
SMSgt stands for Senior Master Sergeant, a US Air Force and Space Force rank abbreviation.
Second-highest enlisted grade, E-8, in the Air Force and Space Force, worn as five chevrons below the star and two above. Senior master sergeants serve as superintendents of squadrons and large functional areas, managing both people and programs.
Example: SMSgt Ramirez, the squadron superintendent, approved the deployment roster.
Usage notes
Selection to SMSgt combines testing with a central evaluation board that scores each record, making it far more competitive than lower grades. Senior master sergeants are addressed as "Senior Master Sergeant" or simply "Sergeant," and informally "Senior." The Navy equivalent is senior chief petty officer.
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- Spc3 – Specialist 3
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