regimental sergeant major

British  

noun

1.  RSM.  military the senior Warrant Officer I in a British or Commonwealth regiment or battalion, responsible under the adjutant for all aspects of duty and discipline of the warrant officers, NCOs, and men Compare company sergeant major See also warrant officer

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Example Sentences

Her friend, Capt Madeleine Brownlow, told the inquest she thought Ms Perks had been "shouted at" by the regimental sergeant major on her way back from the colour sergeant's room.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

The court has heard Mr Gill was interviewed because he was the first black regimental sergeant major in the Household Division.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2022

In 16 Medical Regiment, she has gone from private to regimental sergeant major, and she has been on operational tours of Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

Cpl Berrill said she was subsequently reprimanded by the regimental sergeant major and relieved of her informal position of junior welfare officer.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2014

What's more, he adds, Gomery made sure his staff kept up, since he ran "the show like a regimental sergeant major."

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