Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?

Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?

• A. Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz
• B. General Eric Smith
• C. Honorable Marco Rubio
• D. Admiral Daryl Caudle

Answer: (A)

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant, serving as the voice of all enlisted Marines at the highest levels and advising on matters of training, welfare, morale, and standards across the Corps. The person named is identified as the one who held that post, Carlos Ruiz, which is why this choice best identifies the Marine Corps’ top enlisted leader. The position is unique to the Marine Corps and is filled by a Marine sergeant major chosen by the Commandant, typically serving for several years. The other options are a general officer, a civilian senator, and a Navy admiral—none of whom hold the Marine Corps’ senior enlisted leadership role.

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant, serving as the voice of all enlisted Marines at the highest levels and advising on matters of training, welfare, morale, and standards across the Corps. The person named is identified as the one who held that post, Carlos Ruiz, which is why this choice best identifies the Marine Corps’ top enlisted leader. The position is unique to the Marine Corps and is filled by a Marine sergeant major chosen by the Commandant, typically serving for several years. The other options are a general officer, a civilian senator, and a Navy admiral—none of whom hold the Marine Corps’ senior enlisted leadership role.