What does a sergeant do in the Marine Corps?

Answer 1

A Sergeant is a Non-commisioned Officer (NCO). His general duties are typically the same as most other enlisted ranks as given in his warrant:

As a SERGEANT you must set the example for others to emulate. Your conduct and professionalism both on and off duty shall be above reproach. You are responsible for the accomplishment of your assigned mission and for the safety, professional development, and well being of the Marines in your charge. You will be the embodiment of our institutional core values of HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT. You will lead your Marines with firmness, fairness, and dignity while observing and following the orders and directions of your senior leaders and enforcing all regulations and articles governing the discipline of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Simply put, a Sergeant is responsible for making sure that the Marines in his charge (Corporals, Lance Corporals, PFCs, and Privates) are where they need to be when they need to be there, do what they need to do when it needs done, and make sure they stay out of trouble.

A Sergeant is equivilant to a Floor Supervisor in the civilian sector.

Answer 2

It is a non-commissioned officer found in most armies, ranked between corporals and staff sergeants.

A sergeant is also a senior police officer, below the rank of lieutenant.

Answer 3

It depends on what his/her Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is.