A Sergeant usually commands a squad or platoon of Privates and Corporals, yet he/she isn't someone who leads out of book-smart knowledge of combat, or using age-old tactics. A Sergeant is a man who leads from the respect of his men, he is a Marine who has ascended from normal ranks into a figure of what Marine should be. He/she is tough, powerful, skilled, and a respected figure among his comrades. A character of this rank makes 455 DA a week.

The rank below is Corporal and the rank above is Sergeant First Class. For a full listing of ranks, see Nepleslian Military Ranks.