Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

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
AbbreviationSMMC
Reports toCommandant of the Marine Corps
SeatHeadquarters Marine Corps
AppointerCommandant of the Marine Corps
Term length4 years
FormationMay 23, 1957
First holderWilbur Bestwick
Unofficial namesSergeant Major
Salary$9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1]
Websitewww.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.

  1. ^ "Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > payentitlements > Pay Tables > Basic Pay > EM".
  2. ^ "ALMAR 016/09: 2009 Sergeants Major Symposium". United States Marine Corps. 2009-05-13. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2009.
  3. ^ SMMC on TheFreeDictionary.com