It represents the tip of a sword or spear signifying that the 1SG is the top NCO in the company.
Where a sergeant fits in the chain of command depends on his rank, since there are several levels of sergeants. Sergeant (SGT) - probably team leader Staff Sergeant (SSG) - probably squad leader Sergeant First Class (SFC) - probably platoon leader First Sergeant (1SG) - probably company First Sergeant Command Sergeant Major (CSM) - probably battalion CSM Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) - The top enlisted person in the US Army
USMC 1SG is probably the same as with the USA in Vietnam. The "First Shirts" (also called "Top" in the US Army) ran the companies. Commanders simply commanded them. Translation: (in the old army) Officers gave orders...NCOs carried them out (Commanding=Giving orders/Running the company=Carrying those orders out).
US Army: 2nd Lieutenant is 2LT, 1st Lieutenant is 1LT, Captain is CPT, Major is MAJ, Lieutenant Colonel is LTC, Brigader General is BGN, General is GEN. Private is PVT, Private First Class is PFC, Corporal is CPL, Sergeant is SGT, Staff Sergeant is SSG, Sergeant First Class is SFC, Master Sergeant is MSG, First Sergeant is 1SG.
Responsible to oversee and manage training and operations for the company on a daily basis. Coordinates and assists with scheduling for use of training sites and facilities for the company. Supervises the Training, Admin, and Supply NCO's of the company on a daily basis in the processing of Automated Fund Control Orders System (AFCOS) and Army Training Requirements and Resources System, and Logistical requirements. Support the Unit Commander and 1SG in all matters concerning personnel, equipment, supply and training readiness issues and Recruiting and Retention goals. Support the Higher Headquarters with necessary readiness indicator data to accurately and timely complete monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports. Normal duty day requires occasional evening meetings with unit leadership. Performs additional duties as assigned.
PVT - Private (E1) PV2 - Private (E2) PFC - Private First Class (E3) SPC - Specialist (E4) CPL - Corporal (E4) SGT - Sergeant (E5) SSG - Staff Sergeant (E6) SFC - Sergeant First Class (E7) MSG - Master Sergeant (E8) 1SG - First Sergeant (E8) SGM - Sergeant Major (E9) CSM - Command Sergeant Major (E9) SMA - Sergeant Major of the Army (E9) WO1 - Warrant Officer, Grade One WO2 - Warrant Officer, Grade Two WO3 - Warrant Officer, Grade Three WO4 - Warrant Officer, Grade Four WO5 - Warrant Officer, Grade Five 2LT - Second Lieutenant (01) 1LT - First Lieutenant (O2) CPT - Captain (O3) MAJ - Major (O4) LTC - Lieutenant Colonel (O5) COL - Colonel (O6) BG - Brigadier General (O7) MG - Major General (O8) LTG - Lieutenant General (O9) GEN - General (O10)
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it merely denotes first sergeant status
FIRST M. LAST (all caps) RANK, USA (USA=US Army) FIRST M. LAST RANK, USA Specialty Position (i.e. First Sergeant, Command Sergeant Major) FIRST M. LAST RANK, USA Retired Rank is normally abbreviated. REF: AR 25-50
1SG (ret)
1SG (ret)
CSM or 1SG
Inclusive
Completion of NCO schools.
They are a BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
The signature block for a company first sergeant typically includes their rank (1st Sergeant), followed by their full name, then "Company First Sergeant," and finally the company name and unit designation. For example: 1SG John Doe Company First Sergeant Company A, 1st Battalion, 123rd Infantry
It is a Cadillac STS sedan equipped with every possible option available on the STS, with the exception of the Platinum edition, which was an even more exclusive package that was added on top of the 1SG package, to raise the vehicle price, up very close to about $80,000.00 level, if the car was also an all wheel drive model.
A unit commander is typically 6, the executive officer (XO) is the 5, and the command sergeant major (CSM) or a battery/ company 1SG is the 7. If your unit is Apache and you need to request your 1SG you would call for βApache 7β. SGT US army (active)