sergeant first class

American  

noun

U.S. Army.

1. a noncommissioned officer ranking next above a staff sergeant and below a first or master sergeant.

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Etymology

Origin of sergeant first class

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

He obtained the rank of sergeant first class and deployed overseas twice, according to the Guard.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Mr. Card was a sergeant first class assigned to the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 304th Regiment, a training unit based in Maine that runs a two-week summer field course for cadets from the U.S.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2023

He currently holds the rank of sergeant first class, assignment to the Reserves’ 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment in Saco, Maine, Dubee said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Army Acquisition Award for contracting excellence, when she was listed as a sergeant first class, the Sentinel reported.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2020

Mr. Adkins, then a sergeant first class, was among a smattering of U.S.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2020