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Staff Sergeant is the 7th rank in the United States Army, ranking above Sergeant and directly below Sergeant First Class. A staff sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-6, with a starting monthly pay of $3,136. How do you become a Staff Sergeant?

Staff sergeant (SSgt) is E-6 rank (NATO code OR-6) in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), ranking above sergeant and below gunnery sergeant. This grade is normally achieved after 6 years in service. The rank of staff sergeant in the USMC was created in 1923 to coincide with the U.S. Army's ranks. [19]

A Staff Sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Army at DoD paygrade E-6. This page describes how the Army determines who is eligible for the promotion list to Staff Sergeant. Generally, Staff Sergeants are chosen for promotion by a special board from a pool of soldiers who are eligible for promotion.

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What is a Staff Sergeant's Paygrade? A Staff Sergeant is considered a Noncommissioned Officer, with a paygrade of E-6. The civilian equivalent of this military rank is roughly GS-5 under the federal government's General Schedule payscale.

Staff Sergeant (SSgt) is the lowest Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) rank in the US Air Force. It is the rank just above Senior Airman and just below Technical Sergeant. Staff Sergeant is the first rank that promotion is done competitively; all lower ranks have automatic promotions based on the individual's time in service.

Mar 3, 2025 · Staff sergeant (SSgt) is E-6 rank (NATO code OR-6) in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), ranking above sergeant and below gunnery sergeant. This grade is normally achieved after 6 years in service. The rank of staff sergeant in the USMC was created in 1923 to coincide with the US Army’s ranks.

SFC Rank Description: The rank of Sergeant First Class is often assigned as a platoon sergeant who assists the platoon leader and leads the platoon in their absence. Also commonly assigned as a section Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC).

Staff Sergeant (SSG) Also commands a squad of nine to 10 Soldiers. Often have one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential. Recommendation/Promotion requirements for Primary Zone: Board appearance is 82 months time in service/eight months time in grade.