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staff nco
What does staff nco mean?
A staff non-commissioned officer — an enlisted Marine of pay grade E-6 or higher (staff sergeant through sergeant major).
"Take it to a staff NCO if the squad leader can't sort it out."
Origin
US Marine Corps usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is a staff NCO?
A staff non-commissioned officer — a senior enlisted Marine of pay grade E-6 or above, from staff sergeant up through sergeant major.
What does NCO stand for?
NCO stands for non-commissioned officer; the 'staff' prefix marks the senior tier of NCOs at E-6 and higher.
What's the difference between an NCO and a staff NCO?
NCOs are the junior enlisted leaders (corporal and sergeant, E-4 to E-5), while staff NCOs are the more senior enlisted leaders at E-6 and above.
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