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FM/BP-237 · v2.00

Non-commissioned Ranks

Code: FM/BP-237
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Published by: LtCol James 1 Dec 2024
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Non-commissioned Ranks

Non-commissioned ranks (NCO) ranks cover those which have additional responsibilities attached to them. When promoted to a Non-commissioned rank the holder bears some responsibility in either the Operational Chain of Command (OPCOC) or Organisational Chain of Command (ORGCOC).

To achieve Non-commissioned rank the holder can;

ORGCOC: apply and be selected to join the units staff via one of it's command units based on their interests
OPCOC: achieve and maintain Approved Regular Field Leader (ARFL) status in accordance with the units Field Leading Policy

In both cases, unlike enlisted ranks if the holder exits the staff position or no longer holds the ARFL status then the rank is requisitioned and their rank reverts to the applicable rank from the enlisted table.

In this way, the requirements for Non-commissioned ranks allow for a holder to transition between a Non-commissioned rank and enlisted rank, without having to progress from the lowest grade again.

Grade	Prefix	Rank	Requirements
E-4	Cpl	Corporal	Appointed to ORGCOC in a staff position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL)
E-5	Sgt	Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL) and; 150 combat hours 50 practice hours 12 months ATIU CATIG as Corporal 8 months with GCIG 14 months without GCIG
E-6	SSG	Staff Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and; 300 combat hours 100 practice hours 19 months ATIU CATIG as Sergeant 10 months with GCIG 16 months without GCIG
E-7	SFC	Sergeant First Class	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and; 400 combat hours 125 practice hours 27 months ATIU CATIG as Staff Sergeant 12 months with GCIG 18 months without GCIG
E-8	MSG	Master Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and; 500 combat hours 150 practice hours 36 months ATIU CATIG as Sergeant First Class 14 months with GCIG 20 months without GCIG
E-8	1SG	First Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and; By appointment of the Commanding Officer 700 combat hours 200 practice hours 53 months ATIU CATIG as Master Sergeant 14 months with GCIG 20 months without GCIG
E-9	SGM	Sergeant Major	By appointment of the Commanding Officer
E-9	CSM	Command Sergeant Major	By appointment of the Commanding Officer

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