The E-9 (star) corresponds to which rank?

The E-9 (star) corresponds to which rank?

• A. Chief Master Sergeant
• B. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
• C. Senior Master Sergeant
• D. Command Chief Master Sergeant

Answer: (D)

This question tests recognizing rank insignia at the top enlisted level and how insignia symbols indicate leadership roles at different levels. At pay grade E-9 you’ll see several senior enlisted roles, including the standard Chief Master Sergeant, the unique Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and the Command Chief Master Sergeant who serves as a command-level senior enlisted leader. The star on an E-9 insignia signals a command-billet status, distinguishing a command chief from the other E-9 roles. Therefore, the E-9 with a star corresponds to Command Chief Master Sergeant, a position held by a CMSgt at the command level rather than a separate rank or the single CMSAF who serves as the overall senior enlisted adviser to Air Force leadership.

This question tests recognizing rank insignia at the top enlisted level and how insignia symbols indicate leadership roles at different levels. At pay grade E-9 you’ll see several senior enlisted roles, including the standard Chief Master Sergeant, the unique Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and the Command Chief Master Sergeant who serves as a command-level senior enlisted leader. The star on an E-9 insignia signals a command-billet status, distinguishing a command chief from the other E-9 roles. Therefore, the E-9 with a star corresponds to Command Chief Master Sergeant, a position held by a CMSgt at the command level rather than a separate rank or the single CMSAF who serves as the overall senior enlisted adviser to Air Force leadership.