Which rank uses three chevrons above three rockers with no additional symbols?

Which rank uses three chevrons above three rockers with no additional symbols?

• A. Master Sergeant (MSG)
• B. First Sergeant (1SG)
• C. Staff Sergeant (SSG)
• D. Sergeant First Class (SFC)

Answer: (A)

Understanding Army enlisted insignia patterns helps you read rank at a glance. The arrangement with three chevrons on top of three rockers and no other symbols is the plain form used for Master Sergeant. Other ranks use additional devices—like a diamond or a star—to distinguish them—so the presence of any symbol would indicate a different rank. This plain three-by-three insignia is what identifies Master Sergeant.

Understanding Army enlisted insignia patterns helps you read rank at a glance. The arrangement with three chevrons on top of three rockers and no other symbols is the plain form used for Master Sergeant. Other ranks use additional devices—like a diamond or a star—to distinguish them—so the presence of any symbol would indicate a different rank. This plain three-by-three insignia is what identifies Master Sergeant.