The duties of first sergeant are peculiar to his position, and require capacity and knowledge superior to those of other sergeants. Whilst he does not rank as high as some others, nor receive as much pay, his position is one of the most responsible and most honorable that non-commissioned officers can occupy. He has the immediate supervision of the company. He gets his orders from the captain or officer commanding the company, and sees that they are performed in the company.
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