Gunnery Sergeant

Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) is the seventh enlisted rank in the United Stars Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant and First Sergeant, and is a staff non-commissioned officer (SNCO). It has a pay grade of E-7.

The Gunnery Sergeant insignia consists of two M1 Garands centered vertically between three chevrons and two rockers.

Culture
Gunnery Sergeants are commonly referred to by the informal abbreviation "gunny". This nickname, which is usually regarded as a title of both esteem and camaraderie, is generally acceptable for use in all but formal and ceremonial situations. Use of the term by lower-ranking personnel, however, remains at the Gunnery Sergeant's discretion.