Army Battalion Command Sergeant Major Merch
Description: Sergeant Major is a senior non commissioned rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. In Commonwealth countries, Sergeants Major are usually appointments held by senior non-commissioned officers or warrant officers. In the United States, there are various degrees of Sergeant Major (Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA)), but they are all of the same paygrade.
Description: In the U.S. Army, sergeant major (SGM) refers to both a military rank and a specific leadership position. It is the highest enlisted rank, just above first sergeant and master sergeant, with a pay grade of E-9, NATO rank OR-9. The leadership variation—command sergeant major (CSM)—is the senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer. The leadership position carries with it certain ceremonial functions such as caring for the unit's colors (flag). Additionally, CSMs serve as monitors of, and advocates for, the enlisted soldiers in the command. This position mostly exists in units of battalion size and larger. Because the CSM represents all of the enlisted soldiers in the command, he or she does not wear the collar insignia of his...
Description: A black background with gold lettering and emblems. At the top, arched text reads "UNITED STATES ARMY". Below this are gold chevrons, indicating rank. Centered beneath the chevrons is a gold star within a laurel wreath. Arched below the wreath are the words "COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR" and below that, "RETIRED".
Description: A symmetrical emblem with chevrons representing rank, positioned centrally. Above the emblem, the text "UNITED STATES ARMY" is arched. Below, the words "COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR" are displayed horizontally, with "RETIRED" centered beneath it. The entire composition is in a gold color against a black background.
