Describe the Position of Sergeant Major of the Army?

• A. The senior officer tasked with advising on policy
• B. The top enlisted leadership position at the Pentagon
• C. The senior sergeant major grade and designates the senior enlisted position of the Army
• D. The commander of all field units

Answer: (C)

The Position of Sergeant Major of the Army is the Army’s highest enlisted leadership role, serving as the senior enlisted adviser to the Chief of Staff of the Army. It designates the senior enlisted position in the Army and is held at the rank of Sergeant Major. The SMA focuses on advising on all matters affecting enlisted Soldiers—training, readiness, standards, welfare, and professional development—and represents the enlisted force in policy discussions. It is not a command role, nor an officer position. This description captures the essence of the role as the senior enlisted position in the Army.