Non-Commissioned Officer

Definition/Scope: Enlisted members of the armed forces who hold a rank whereby they exercise authority by appointment rather than by commission or warrant.

Acronym:

NCO

Broader Terms:

enlisted personnel

Narrower Terms:

Air Force Non-commissioned Officer
Army NonCommissioned Officer
Coast Guard noncommissioned officer
Corporal
Marine Corps noncommissioned officer
Naval noncommissioned officer
NonCommissioned Officer In Charge
Petty Officer First Class
Petty Officer Second Class
Sergeant
Sergeant First Class
Staff Sergeant (Air Force)
Staff Sergeant (Marine Corps, Army)
Technical Sergeant

Related Terms:

E-5
E-6
E-7
E-8
E-9
Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development
section leaders
squad leaders
team leaders