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{{Imperial Army GFC ranks}}
 
{{Imperial Army GFC ranks}}
The rank of [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeant]] (E7) is the non-commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Army]] for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an [[Imperial Army]] [[Company (unit)|Company]].   
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The position of [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeant]] (E7) is the non-commissioned officer appointment in the [[Imperial Army]] for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an [[Imperial Army]] [[Company (unit)|Company]].   
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
Each [[Company (unit)|Company]] in the [[Imperial Army]] has one [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeant]] who is the second most senior [[Sergeant]] in the unit. Some [[Imperial Army]] [[Regiment|Regimental]] (and above) staff appointments are also for [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeants]], such as '''Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQS)''' or '''Colour Sergeant (C/Sgt)'''.
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Each [[Company (unit)|Company]] in the [[Imperial Army]] has one [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeant]] who is the second most senior [[Sergeant]] in the unit. Some [[Imperial Army]] [[Regiment|Regimental]] (or greater) staff appointments are also for [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeants]], such as '''Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQS)''' or '''Colour Sergeant (C/Sgt)'''.
  
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Chief Petty Officer]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] ([[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]]) is [[Senior Flight Sergeant]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] ([[Nautical Force Command]]) is [[Chief Petty Officer (IA)|Chief Petty Officer]].
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''In other services'':
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Chief Petty Officer (IN)|Chief Petty Officer]].
 
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] is [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]].
 
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] is [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]].
  
These NCOs may also sometimes serve in the appointment of ''First Sergeant''.
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These NCOs may also sometimes serve as Staff NCO of a Company in lieu of the appointment of a ''First Sergeant''.
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
The term ''sergeant'' refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal. The term ''leading sergeant'' thus refers to their being one of the chief of these sergeants within the company.
 
The term ''sergeant'' refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal. The term ''leading sergeant'' thus refers to their being one of the chief of these sergeants within the company.
  
Historically, these [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Sergeants]] were responsible for ensuring the troops of the company were accommodated, fed and equipped. They still have part of this role. As a consequence they may be known as the ''Quartermaster Sergeant''.
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Historically, [[Master Sergeant (IM)|Sergeant]]s of this grade were often charged with protecting the regimental flags (colours) of the field of battle, and still have such a role in ceremonials today. When performing this role they are still addressed as ''Colour Sergeant''.
  
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==

Latest revision as of 21:03, 4 April 2024

Imperial Army
Ground Forces Command
Rank Grades
Traveller Imperial Army Sunburst logo.svg
Commissioned Officers
O11a » Field Marshal
O10 » General (Colonel-General)
O9 » Lieutenant General
O8 » Major General
O7 » Brigadier General
O6 » Colonel
O5 » Lieutenant Colonel
O4 » Major
O3 » Captain
O2 » First Lieutenant
O1 » Second Lieutenant
O0 » Officer Cadet
Enlisted Ranks
E9 » Chief Master Sergeant (Sergeant Major)
E8 » Senior Master Sergeant (First Sergeant)
E7 » Master Sergeant (Leading Sergeant)
E6 » Staff Sergeant
E5 » Sergeant
E4 » Lance Sergeant
E3 » Corporal
E2 » Lance Corporal
E1 » Private (Private 1st Class)
E0 » Recruit (Private Recruit)


The position of Leading Sergeant (E7) is the non-commissioned officer appointment in the Imperial Army for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an Imperial Army Company.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Each Company in the Imperial Army has one Leading Sergeant who is the second most senior Sergeant in the unit. Some Imperial Army Regimental (or greater) staff appointments are also for Leading Sergeants, such as Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQS) or Colour Sergeant (C/Sgt).

In other services:

These NCOs may also sometimes serve as Staff NCO of a Company in lieu of the appointment of a First Sergeant.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The term sergeant refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal. The term leading sergeant thus refers to their being one of the chief of these sergeants within the company.

Historically, Sergeants of this grade were often charged with protecting the regimental flags (colours) of the field of battle, and still have such a role in ceremonials today. When performing this role they are still addressed as Colour Sergeant.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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