TOP is typically used for the Chief Master Sergeant of a command. They represent the enlisted personnel in the CO's planning sessions. They also handle many of the administrative functions of approving requests and tracking man power.
In the U.S. Marine Corps, the term "TOP" is often used as a nickname for the highest enlisted rank, which is Sergeant Major (E-9). "TOP" is derived from the abbreviation "SgtMaj" and is commonly used as a term of respect and familiarity for someone in this position.
They are referred d to as Top because they are at the top of the NCO ladder. They are the highest rank a NCO can be without a MOS.
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps
Three inches from the top of the sleeve and centered.
The most likely word with similar spelling is : COMMENTATOR - the host or announcer for a sports event on TV or radio Other similar words are : COMMANDANT - a commander, especially the top officer of the Marine Corps COMMANDER - a military rank, or leader
if you mean the bursting bomb that would be a Gunner, a top level chief warrant officer in the 03 field. It is still used just rare to come across one because of the massive amounts of time, experience and skill needed to achieve the rank.
Corporal is the first rank considered NCO or non commisioned officer. What they do in the Corps depends on what military occupational specialty they hold. Typically the corporal will be supervising those beneath him, or enforcing orders issued by those above him.
The Marine Corps flag features the Branch's emblem, which is that of an eagle holding a banner with the motto "Semper Fidelis" and standing on top of a globe, which is diagonally intersected by a large anchor. A banner entitled "United States Marine Corps" is located under the eagle and globe. The background is a bright red; the eagle, continents and anchor are a gold; and the rest of the globe is in black and white.
On top of the base cg's flag pole, it's slept truk tho
A Marine is only allowed four tattoos. If any vulger, drug or gang tattoos are on you maybe D.Q. A head tatoo may not be accepted.
There are two types, between the elbow and the top of the shoulder they are an indicator of Rank while on the forearm, they represent service time.
The Marine Corps flag features the Branch's emblem, which is that of an eagle holding a banner with the motto "Semper Fidelis" and standing on top of a globe, which is diagonally intersected by a large anchor. A banner entitled "United States Marine Corps" is located under the eagle and globe. The background is a bright red; the eagle, continents and anchor are a gold; and the rest of the globe is in black and white.
Top Rank was created in 1980.