SMSgt RETIRED HAT

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) is the eighth enlisted rank (pay grade E-8) in the US Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant and is a Non-commissioned Officer. Senior Master Sergeants are key, experienced, and operational leaders, skilled at merging their personnel's talents, skills, and resources with other teams' functions to most effectively accomplish the mission. Senior Master Sergeants continue to develop their leadership and management skills in preparation for expanded responsibilities and higher leadership positions. Senior Master Sergeants normally operate at the operational level of leadership.