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noncommissioned officer

/ˌnɒnkəˈmɪʃənd ˈɒfɪsə/

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/ˌnɒnkəˈmɪʃənd ˈɒfɪsə/C1formal
  • ruВоинское звание, которое не присваивается по офицерскому патенту, обычно достигается путём повышения из низших рядовых званий, например, сержант или капрал.

A military rank that is not conferred by a commission, typically achieved through promotion from lower enlisted ranks, such as sergeant or corporal.

  1. Military rankB2formal

    An enlisted member of the armed forces who has been given authority by a commissioned officer, typically holding a rank such as sergeant or corporal.

    ruУнтер-офицер

    • The noncommissioned officer led the training exercise.
    • He was promoted to noncommissioned officer after five years of service.
    • Noncommissioned officers are responsible for the discipline and welfare of junior soldiers.