Company quartermaster sergeant

Historically, before the Unification of the three services, the rank of staff sergeant was generally reserved for CQMS appointees in the former Canadian Army.

The CQMS is in charge of supplies, transport, stores, weapons, ammunition and accommodation.

He or she answers to the company sergeant in matters regarding the physical welfare of the troops, including the issue of kit and the supply of food and water and other stores.

The CQMS is in charge of supplies, transport, stores, weapons, ammunition and accommodation.

He inspected the company horses and mules, and reported any problems to the veterinary surgeon of the regiment.

He was also responsible for acquiring fuel, forage for the horses, and straw for bedding for the company.

When they were not available from stores, the company quartermaster sergeant was responsible for forage parties to acquire them.

The rank of company quartermaster sergeant was not a command position, although he was required to know the drills, and the duties and responsibilities of the line NCOs.

The company quartermaster sergeant wore three chevrons with a single straight tie in worsted.

Although worn by volunteer cavalry from 1862, this rank badge was not incorporated into United States military regulations until 1866.