Non Commissioned Members

Non Commissioned Members are a category of soldiers in the Canadian Forces indicating one who is not an officer, and includes are ranks from Private to Chief Warrant Officer.

See also: Rank Structure of the CF

What does each rank do?

Private - Soldier Corporal - Soldier Master Corporal - Section second in command or Detachment commander Sergeant - Section Commander Warrant Officer - Platoon second in command or Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS) Master Warrant Officer - Company sergeant major (CSM) Chief Warrant Officer - Regimental sergeant major (RSM) or higher appointment