gunnery sergeant

noun

Definition of GUNNERY SERGEANT

: a noncommissioned officer in the marine corps ranking above a staff sergeant and below a master sergeant or first sergeant

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circa 1961

GUNNERY SERGEANT Defined for Kids

noun

: a noncommissioned officer in the marines ranking above a staff sergeant

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