Non-commissioned officer

A non-commissioned officer ("NCO") is an enlisted soldier or sailor who has been delegated leadership or command authority by a commissioned officer. An experienced NCO corp is a very important part of Western armies.

The typical NCO is a sergeant.

See also

• Military ranks
• Comparative military ranks

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