Leather that is not buffed is called âfull grainâ because the natural grain retains its markings and characteristics. BYCAST â A split leather with a polyurethane protective coating. Like splits, bycast leather is inferior as it lacks the natural characteristics, elasticity and durability of top grain leather.
Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant. Gunnery Sergeant Marine Corps Military Ranks. A Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps is a specialized non-commissioned officer who manages firepower and logistics for a company-sized unit of Marines. The rank of Gunnery Sergeant is unique to the Marine Corps, and was introduced in the 19th century.
Master sergeants (E-8) and master gunnery sergeants (E-9) provide technical leadership as occupational specialists in their specific MOS. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps is the senior enlisted Marine of the entire Marine Corps, personally selected by the commandant. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and the Marine gunner are the only billets which rate modified rank insignia in place of traditional rank insignia.