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{{Imperial Marine ranks}}
 
{{Imperial Marine ranks}}
The rank of [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]] (E7) is the non-commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an [[Imperial Marines|Imperial Marine]] [[Company]].   
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The rank of [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]] (E7) is the non-commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an [[Imperial Marines|Imperial Marine]] [[Company (unit)|Company]].   
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
Each [[Company]] in the [[Imperial Marines]] has one [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]] who is the second most senior [[Sergeant]] in the unit. Some [[Imperial Marines|Imperial Marine]] [[Regiment|Regimental]] (and above) staff appointments are also for [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeants]].
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Each [[Company (unit)|Company]] in the [[Imperial Marines]] has one [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeant]] who is the second most senior [[Sergeant]] in the unit. Some [[Imperial Marines|Imperial Marine]] [[Regiment|Regimental]] (and above) staff appointments are also for [[Leading Sergeant (IM)|Leading Sergeants]].
  
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Chief Petty Officer]].
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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 Army]] (Ground Forces Command) is [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading Sergeant]].
 
  
These NCOs may also be known as ''First Sergeant''.
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: ''In other services'':
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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]] ([[Ground Force Command]]) is [[Leading Sergeant (IA)|Leading 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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These NCOs may also occasionally hold an appointment as a ''First Sergeant'' or ''Ship Sergeant'', but more often hold an appointment as a ''Section Sergeant'' when assigned as Senior NCO over ships' troops.
  
 
== 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 (IM)|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 Marine Ranks
Traveller Imperial Star Marines Sunburst logo.svg
Commissioned Officers
O9 » Marshal-Commandant of the Corps
O8 » Brigadier-General (Marshal)
O7 » Brigadier
O6 » Coronel
O5 » Lieutenant Coronel
O4 » Force Commander
O3 » Captain (Force Captain)
O2 » First Lieutenant (Force Lieutenant)
O1 » Second Lieutenant (Force Ensign)
O0 » Cadet / Midshipman
Enlisted Ranks
E9 » Chief Master Gun. Sgt (Sergeant Major)
E8 » Master Gunnery Sgt. (First Sergeant)
E7 » Master Sergeant (Leading Sergeant)
E6 » Staff Sergeant (Gunnery Sergeant)
E5 » Sergeant
E4 » Lance Sergeant
E3 » Corporal
E2 » Lance Corporal
E1 » Marine/Private (Private 1st Class)
E0 » Marine Recruit / Apprentice


The rank of Leading Sergeant (E7) is the non-commissioned officer rank in the Imperial Marines for the second most senior non-commissioned officer in an Imperial Marine Company.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Each Company in the Imperial Marines has one Leading Sergeant who is the second most senior Sergeant in the unit. Some Imperial Marine Regimental (and above) staff appointments are also for Leading Sergeants.

In other services:

These NCOs may also occasionally hold an appointment as a First Sergeant or Ship Sergeant, but more often hold an appointment as a Section Sergeant when assigned as Senior NCO over ships' troops.

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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