Sergeant Major of the Space Force

Sergeant Major of the Space Force (SMSF) is a unique non-commissioned rank and billet in the United Stars Space Force.

History

In the Union Space Force, sergeant major is the highest regular Enlisted Rank (E-12), just above First Sergeant, and equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant, although the two have different responsibilities. Sergeant major is both a rank and a military billet, and serves as the unit commander's senior enlisted adviser and to handle matters of discipline and morale among the enlisted Soldiers. The Sergeant Major of the Space Force is chosen by the Commandant of the Space Force to serve as his adviser and as the preeminent and highest ranking enlisted Marine with a protocol equivalency of a Lieutenant General.

The post of Sergeant Major of the Space Force was established as the senior enlisted adviser to the Commandant of the Space Force, as a part of the Unification of the Militaries. While Sergeant Major of the Space Force is the full wording of the rank, verbal address for this is commonly Sergeant Major.

The Sergeant Major of the Space Force is selected by the Commandant of the Space Force and typically serves a ten-year term with them, though his service is at the discretion of the Commandant.