In the Armed forces of Russia introduced a new position - Sergeant major, said the press service of the southern military district (YUVO).

the innovation is intended to raise the profile of NCOs, as well as to strengthen military discipline and order in the units.

"Performance management sergeants major military units in the clubs will be equipped with separate facilities," - said the press service.

The janitors have already met with the chief Sergeant of the County, told them about the main objectives, explained the special status and privileges.

About the possible emergence of such a post first said back in 2011, the state Secretary, Deputy defense Minister Nikolai Pankov. Then he told me it's " the future is not today and even not tomorrow."

A similar position exists in the American army, where the main Sergeant coordinates and supervises the NCO corps and is an Advisor to the defense Minister and the head of the joint chiefs of staff Committee.



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