Non-commissioned officers originated from foreign troops, also known as non-commissioned officers. The word "petty officer" comes from Japanese. The non-commissioned officer system first appeared in France in the15th century, and was originally established as a supplement to the officer system. A large number of non-commissioned officers have been established in the armies of major countries in the world. The number of non-commissioned officers in the armed forces of Russia, the United States and Japan has increased to about 50% of the total strength. As assistants of officers, they manage, train and lead soldiers to complete combat tasks, and serve as technical experts in all walks of life, and are known as the "backbone" of the army.

warrant officer

Some countries call it a non-commissioned officer, which is a rank title lower than an officer and higher than a soldier. The word "sergeant" comes from the Latin word "post" and is often used for military personnel. In the15th century, France first took noncommissioned officers as ranks and awarded them to skilled and experienced soldiers. Later, this title spread to Germany. At present, there are titles for noncommissioned officers in the rank and rank system of all countries in the world, which are generally divided into three or four grades, most of which are six or seven grades.

Master Sergeant

The highest rank among non-commissioned officers or noncommissioned officers in some countries. Many western countries have this title, and some countries also divide the master sergeant into several grades. For example, in the United States, master sergeant includes first-class master sergeant, second-class master sergeant and third-class master sergeant. In addition, military service organs at all levels, military academies and units also have a master sergeant, who is the general leader of soldiers in all units and has a high status.

Professional sergeant [Chinese army]

The Regulations of China People's Liberation Army on the Service of Soldiers in Active Service stipulates that this rank is awarded to soldiers who have served in active service for more than five years, voluntarily continue to serve in active service and are approved to hold professional and technical positions. Professional non-commissioned officers are divided into four levels: I =, II =, III and IV, and the promotion system is implemented on schedule. The time limit from level 1 to level 2, level 2 to level 3 is 4 years, and the time limit from level 3 to level 4 is 5 years.

corporal

The lowest rank in the rank of sergeant comes from the Italian word "squad leader" In German, it is a combination of the words "national flag" and "aristocratic children". At first, the children of Prussian nobles were given a special right after joining the army, that is, to raise the flag, so they were called "children of the nobles who raised the flag". 1899, William II officially designated it as the first rank. At present, teams all over the world have this level.

noncommissioned officer (NCO)

One of the ranks of non-commissioned officers in various countries comes from the Latin "server". As a rank title, sergeant was first established in the French army in the15th century, and then appeared in the German and British armies. In 1930s 17, he joined the Russian "new regiment", and he also held this title in the Russian regular army in 17 16. In the future, the sergeant was adopted by the armies of many countries and became the first-class title of the junior commander of the army, which was generally awarded to the squad leader.

staff sergeant

The highest rank of sergeant in most countries, the word was originally a combination of German words "field" and "officer". "In early Europe, mercenaries were divided into ordinary officers and field officers. A good soldier, who is highly valued by officers, is the middleman between the company's top officer, captain and soldiers, and is responsible for mutual communication. As time goes by, school officials also undertake the clerical work in the company, manage soldiers and serve as company instructors.

Dashi

The highest rank of sergeant in some countries. It was founded in the Red Army of Mongolia, Guinea, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and the Soviet Union. Romania also divides tuas into first, second and third classes.