BATTERY SERGEANT-MAJOR

BOARD

The Battery Sergeant-Major (BSM) holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two.   The BSM looks after all aspects of duty and discipline of the soldiers (primarily Gunners) in their Artillery Sub-Unit being a Battery. While in barracks he looks after administration, manning, assists in training and monitors moral. Most importantly he provides guidance and advice to his subordinates, the Officers, and in particular the BC. To add to this the BSM in the field looks after the units ammunition requirements, ration plans, and gunnery safety and range sentries around the Safe Training Area (STA).

Like the stenciled gold leaf stamped to list of names on the ‘A’ Battery BSM Honour Board, every BSM is etched in their subordinates’ memories.

BSMs would be renowned for their discipline, shouting and screaming their way into the consciousness of the Battery personnel, in particular the subordinates.

Watch out here comes the BSM!