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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Senior enlisted member of the U.S. Marine Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Royal Marines equivalent, see Corps Regimental Sergeant Major.
The sergeant major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC)[2][3] is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, and is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The position also has a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and position is the most senior enlisted marine in the Marine Corps, unless an enlisted marine is serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman, which is the case as of November 3, 2023.
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Abbreviation | SMMC |
Reports to | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Seat | Headquarters Marine Corps |
Appointer | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Term length | 4 years |
Formation | May 23, 1957 |
First holder | Wilbur Bestwick |
Unofficial names | Sergeant Major |
Salary | $9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1] |
Website | www |
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