Gunnery sergeant
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"Gunny" redirects here. For the non-military nickname, see Gunny (nickname).
Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) is the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, above staff sergeant and below master sergeant and first sergeant, and is a senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO). It has a pay grade of E-7.
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Gunnery sergeant | |
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Country | United States |
Service branch | United States Marine Corps |
Abbreviation | GySgt |
Rank group | Non-commissioned officer |
NATO rank code | OR-7 |
Pay grade | E-7 |
Formation | March 3, 1899; 125 years ago (March 3, 1899) |
Next higher rank | Master sergeant |
Next lower rank | Staff sergeant |
Equivalent ranks |
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The gunnery sergeant insignia consists of two M1 Garands centered vertically between three chevrons and two rockers.