First Sergeant

First Sergeant (1SG) is a non-commissioned officer rank within multiple armed forces in both the Orion Nero Initiative and Alvitr Central Security.

Orion Nero Initiative
Characteristics


 * In the Orion Expeditionary Corps, the First Sergeant is a senior non-commissioned officer rank obtainable within the ONI Ground Force, comparable to the rank of OR-8 in other armed forces. It ranks above the Master Sergeant and below Warrant Officer. It's equivalent to the Senior Master Sergeant in the Sky Legion, Sergeant Major in the Alvitr Central Security Ground Force, and the Warrant Officer in the Central Security. The insignia for the rank consists of three chevrons, one rocker, and one arrow.
 * A First Sergeant generally serves as the senior enlisted advisor of a unit, typically companies, batteries or troops, and are generally the most senior enlisted soldiers seen in combat, with the exception of special operations forces.

Notable OEC First Sergeants:


 * Galley
 * Crawford

Alvitr Central Security
Characteristics


 * In the Alvitr Central Security Ground Force, the First Sergeant is a non-commissioned officer comparable to the rank of OR-6 in other armed forces. It ranks above the Second Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. It is equivalent to the Sergeant First Class in the Orion Expeditionary Corps, and Technical Sergeant in the Sky Legion. The insignia for the rank consists of three chevrons pointing downward, two rockers and a black five-clover leaf.
 * In combat units, First Sergeants usually hold the appointment of platoon sergeant, being the most senior enlisted trooper within a platoon-sized unit that is typically led by either a Second Lieutenant or First Lieutenant.