sergeant
Sergeants command squads as a second in command. They allocate tasks and duties, supervise equipment, and ensure proper training of staff. They also advise commanding officers and perform support duties.
Also called: chief non-commissioned officer, colour sergeant, army sargeant, commissary sergeant, adjutant, station sergeant, staff sergeant, lance sergeant
- 12
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- armed forces officerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- army captain8 skills in common
- army corporal8 skills in common
- army major8 skills in common
- armed forces training and education officer7 skills in common
- lieutenant7 skills in common
- special forces officer7 skills in common
- artillery officer6 skills in common
Essential skills
12Optional skills
18- camouflage
- coordinate patrols
- coordinate rescue missions
- ensure equipment availability
- geographic information systems
- give battle commands
- handle surveillance equipment
- instruct in military duties
- maintain operational communications
- operate armoured fighting vehicles
- operate radio equipment
- patrol areas
- perform search and rescue missions
- provide humanitarian aid
- supervise the maintenance of military equipment
- surveillance methods
- use different communication channels
- use geographic information systems
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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