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Encyclopedia > Chief Master Sergeant

Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. Chief Master Sergeants are addressed as "Chief." Seal of the Air Force. ... Senior Master Sergeant insignia Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), or NCO, is an enlisted member of an armed force who has been delegated leadership or command authority by a commissioned officer. ...


Attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant is the pinnacle of an enlisted Air Force member's career. Some Chiefs manage the efforts of all enlisted within their unit or major subsection thereof, while others run major staff functions at higher headquarters level. All Chiefs are expected to serve as mentors for junior and mid-grade commissioned officers as well as noncommissioned officers and to serve as advisors to commanders and senior officers.


By Federal law, only one percent of the Air Force enlisted population may hold this rank.

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Image File history File links Download high resolution version (976x1496, 15 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (976x1496, 15 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (980x1500, 15 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (980x1500, 15 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (899x1517, 293 KB)The rank insignia of the Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from November 1, 2004 to present. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (899x1517, 293 KB)The rank insignia of the Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from November 1, 2004 to present. ...


The position of Command Chief Master Sergeant was created in November 1998. Formerly titled Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Chief Master Sergeants, or Command Chiefs, serve as senior advisors to commanders at Wing, Numbered Air Force, Field Operating Agency and Major Command levels. When the senior enlisted position of a joint command is held by an Air Force member, that individual is also designated as a Command Chief. Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...


There exists one post, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, which is unique. The holder of this post represents the most senior enlisted member in the U.S. Air Force. The current incumbent is CMSAF Gerald R. Murray. The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. ... Gerald R. Murray is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. ...


Until his retirement in 2003, CMS Norman Marous was the Air Force's longest serving Chief Master Sergeant, having served in the Air Force since 1962.


External links

  • Biography of CMSAF Gerald R. Murray

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CCM - CMSAF Seal of the Air Force. ... Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just below Airman. ... In general context, airman can refer to any enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). ... Airman First Class insignia Airman First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman and below Senior Airman. ... Senior Airman insignia Senior Airman is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman First Class and below Staff Sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Technical Sergeant insignia Technical Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... Senior Master Sergeant insignia Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. ...

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CPL The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. ... US Military Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... One with special training. ... Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. ...

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1SG This article is about the rank of sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Sergeant First Class insignia Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...

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CSM - SMA This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ...

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1st Sgt United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. ... US Military Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British and U.S. armed forces. ... Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. ... This article is about the rank of sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Gunnery Sergeant insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...

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SgtMaj - SMOMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Insignia Master Gunnery Sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent rank of Sergeant Major) in the U.S. Marine Corps. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ...

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CMCPO - MCPON The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Seaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class. ... Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. ... Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. ... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Marines... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Second Class insignia Petty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Third Class and below Petty Officer First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Petty Officer First Class insignia Petty Officer First Class is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Second Class and below Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Chief Petty Officer insignia Chief Petty Officer is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer First Class and below Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Chief Petty Officer and below Master Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person of a United States Navy command. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...


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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (265 words)
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
He was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002.
Chief Murray is the 14th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
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