Staff Sergeant
| Inner Sphere Military Ranks |
|---|
| Enlisted |
| Field Officer |
| General Officer |
| For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
Staff Sergeant is a noncommissioned officer rank used by the Lyran Alliance Armed Forces and the Free Worlds League Military. Depending on the military they serve, a Staff Sergeant has different responsibilities.
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
After five years of service in the LAAF, a soldier has a decent chance of becoming a Staff Sergeant. These NCOs command infantry and vehicle platoons.[1] An LAAF Staff Sergeant wears a blue spearpoint with a gold bar over it to show their rank.
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Staff Sergeant | 
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Free Worlds League
In the FWLM, Staff Sergeant is the official rank of many MechWarriors. In other formations like infantry or armor companies, a Staff Sergeant is usually the senior enlisted assistant to the company or platoon commander. In the FWLM Navy, this rank is known as Chief Petty Officer.[2]
The rank insignia for both ranks is a set of three gold chevrons with their tops filled with purple.
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Staff Sergeant | 
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