platoon sergeant

noun

, U.S. Army.

1. the senior noncommissioned officer in a platoon, equivalent to sergeant first class.

Example Sentences

The detention status of Dolan, whose LinkedIn profile says he is a resort security officer and former Marine who served more than 17 years including as a platoon sergeant in Iraq and recruiter in Massachusetts, was unclear.

From Washington Post

The platoon sergeant they called 'Bad Voodoo' on why the mental-health stigma won't go away.

From The Daily Beast

The platoon sergeant, who was in a bad temper, spoke harshly when I approached him.

From Project Gutenberg

The platoon sergeant jumped down beside him and said, What are ye groaning for, laddie?

From Project Gutenberg

On second thoughts, you had better go back and take up the job of platoon sergeant.

From Project Gutenberg

A platoon sergeant heard the steely clatter and rushed over.

From Project Gutenberg

Fortescue was barely gone when the Platoon Sergeant entered the dug-out.

From Project Gutenberg