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.

ESCO Code

0210.2

NACE Code

84.22 - Defence activities

Alternative Labels

chief non-commissioned officer

colour sergeant

army sargeant

commissary sergeant

adjutant

station sergeant

staff sergeant

lance sergeant

police sargeant

ordnance sergeants

drill sergeant

warrant officer

quartermaster sergeant

chief petty officer

petty officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise superiors on military operations defend human rights ensure compliance with types of weapons identify security threats lead military troops manage troop deployment monitor military equipment use train military troops

Essential Knowledge

military code military combat techniques military drill military weaponry

Optional Skills and Competences

coordinate patrols coordinate rescue missions ensure equipment availability 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 use different communication channels use geographic information systems

Optional Knowledge

camouflage geographic information systems surveillance methods

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cb3b2662-774a-4e6f-841e-f120244d7031

Status

released

Occupations

sergeant

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills Group Share

Concept status