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.

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

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

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

Essential Knowledge

military drill military weaponry military code military combat techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

operate radio equipment ensure equipment availability instruct in military duties operate armoured fighting vehicles use geographic information systems supervise the maintenance of military equipment give battle commands handle surveillance equipment patrol areas coordinate patrols coordinate rescue missions maintain operational communications use different communication channels perform search and rescue missions provide humanitarian aid

Optional Knowledge

surveillance methods geographic information systems camouflage

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

sergeant

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI