Baustralian sergeant major
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| Baustralian sergeant major | |
|---|---|
 Rank insignia of a BSM | |
Incumbent WO William Perks since 9 February 2022 | |
| Defence Council of Baustralia | |
| Member of |  Baustralian Army |
| Reports to | Chief of the Defence Staff |
| Inaugural holder | The Duke of Tremur |
The Baustralian sergeant major (BSM; general term) or Baustralian chief petty officer (CPOB; navy) is the most senior non-commissioned officer of the Baustralian Forces. He is the non-commissioned member deputy of the Chief of the Defence Staff. The current BSM is Warrant officer William Perks.
Ranks and insignia
The BSM wears the royal coat of arms surrounded by a wreath. The wreath is gold in navy and army dress, while it is silver in air force dress. 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.
| Rank | Insignia | Title | Branch | NATO code |
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| Warrant officer |  |
Baustralian chief petty officer |  Baustralia Navy |
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Baustralian sergeant major | Baustralian Army
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List of appointment holders
| Year | Sovereign | Year | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baustralian Armed Forces Chief warrant officer | |||
| 2 July 2017 – |  John I
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27 November 2018 – 3 June 2019 |  Chief warrant officer the Duke of Tremur
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| 3 June 2019 – 25 November 2019 |  Chief petty officer, 1st class Greg Watts
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| Baustralian chief petty officer / Baustralian sergeant major | |||
| 2 July 2017 – | John I
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25 November 2019 – 10 June 2020 | Warrant officer Greg Watts
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| 10 June 2020 – 25 September 2020 |  Warrant officer the Marchioness Smith
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| 25 September 2020 – 5 February 2021 |  Warrant officer Jonathan Fairbank
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| 5 February 2021 – 9 February 2022 |  Warrant officer Mara Arthur
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| 9 February 2022 – | Warrant officer William Perks | ||
Timeline