sergeant (JGSDF); sergeant second class
A specific rank in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, equivalent to a sergeant or sergeant second class in some English-speaking armies.
He was promoted to sergeant (JGSDF).
Sergeant (JGSDF) is one of the non-commissioned officer ranks.
軍曹 is a general term for sergeant in military contexts, while 三等陸曹 is specific to the JGSDF rank structure.
曹長 is a higher NCO rank (sergeant major) in the JGSDF, above 三等陸曹.
Standard kanji spelling for this JGSDF rank.
Variant using numeral ３ instead of 三; seen in some official contexts.
Compound of 三等 (third class) and 陸曹 (ground force non-commissioned officer), reflecting the JGSDF rank system.