Baustralian sergeant major

Baustralian chief petty officer
Insignia of a CPOB/BSM
Incumbent WO Christina Nowell since 24 October 2022
Defence Council of Baustralia
Member of	His Royal Navy
Reports to	Chief of the Defence Staff
Inaugural holder	The Duke of Tremur

The Baustralian sergeant major (BSM; general term) or currently Baustralian chief petty officer (CPOB; navy) is the most senior non-commissioned officer of the Baustralian Forces. She is the non-commissioned member deputy of the Chief of the Defence Staff. The current CPOB is Warrant officer Christina Nowell.

Ranks and insignia

The BSM wears the royal coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of gold. The BSM also wears an embroidered coat of arms of Baustralia as their cap badge. The BSM holds the rank of Warrant officer (WO). Army BSMs wear the uniform of a general officer, without pips and crowns, and ranks on both sides.

List of appointment holders

Year	Sovereign	Year	Commander
Baustralian Armed Forces Chief warrant officer
2 July 2017 –	John	27 November 2018 – 3 June 2019	Chief warrant officer the Duke of Tremur
		3 June 2019 – 25 November 2019	Chief petty officer, 1st class Greg Watts
Baustralian chief petty officer / Baustralian sergeant major
2 July 2017 –	John	25 November 2019 – 10 June 2020	Warrant officer Greg Watts
		10 June 2020 – 25 September 2020	Warrant officer the Marchioness Smith
		25 September 2020 – 5 February 2021	Warrant officer Jonathan Fairbank
		5 February 2021 – 9 February 2022	Warrant officer Mara Arthur
		9 February 2022 – 2 October 2022	Warrant officer William Perks
		2 October 2022 – 24 October 2022	Vacant
		24 October 2022 –	Warrant officer Christina Nowell

Timeline