For the Royal Marines equivalent, see Corps Regimental Sergeant Major.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Dress uniform insignia of the SMMC
Incumbent SMMC Carlos A. Ruiz since August 10, 2023
United States Marine Corps
Abbreviation
SMMC
Reports to
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Seat
Headquarters Marine Corps
Appointer
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Term length
4 years
Formation
May 23, 1957
First holder
Wilbur Bestwick
Unofficial names
Sergeant Major
Salary
$9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1]
Website
www.hqmc.marines.mil/smmc
The sergeant major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC)[2][3] is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, and is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The position also has a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and position is the most senior enlisted marine in the Marine Corps, unless an enlisted marine is serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman, which is the case as of November 3, 2023.
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