The designation E-8* corresponds to which position?

The designation E-8* corresponds to which position?

• A. Senior Master Sergeant
• B. Master Sergeant
• C. First Sergeant
• D. Chief Master Sergeant

Answer: (C)

In the Air Force, an asterisk after the pay grade signals a special duty designation rather than just the rank. The E-8* tag identifies the holder as a First Sergeant. First Sergeants are senior NCOs chosen to lead a unit’s enlisted personnel, focusing on welfare, discipline, and readiness, with duties and authority specific to that role that go beyond the normal responsibilities of the rank. So, the designation E-8* corresponds to the position of First Sergeant. The other options are standard ranks (Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant, Chief Master Sergeant) without the First Sergeant designation.

In the Air Force, an asterisk after the pay grade signals a special duty designation rather than just the rank. The E-8* tag identifies the holder as a First Sergeant. First Sergeants are senior NCOs chosen to lead a unit’s enlisted personnel, focusing on welfare, discipline, and readiness, with duties and authority specific to that role that go beyond the normal responsibilities of the rank. So, the designation E-8* corresponds to the position of First Sergeant. The other options are standard ranks (Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant, Chief Master Sergeant) without the First Sergeant designation.