Sergeant

Requirements

To become a sergeant in the army

• you must first enlist and complete basic training. After that, soldiers must
• must be in service for 36 months
• must complete the BLC; Basic Leader Course
• must complete the WLC; Warrior Leader Course

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of soldiers
• making sure the team is trained and prepared
• liaison between the team and higher-ranked officers
• enforcing discipline
• providing guidance and mentorship to junior soldiers.

Type

Civic, Military, Commissioned

Status

in effect

Creation

enforced by contract

Form of Address

sergeant

Alternative Naming

SGT, E-5

Equates to

team leader, manager, EMT

Source of Authority

the army, the batallion surgeon

Length of Term

around 4-5 years before promotion to staff sergeant

Related Professions

• Ranger Medic
• sniper