Steps. 1. Cut the fabric. You need 2 pieces of fabric, that are 2 yards (1.8 m) each, and 1 piece of fabric that is 1 yard (0.9 m). Ad. 2. Cut the 1 yard (0.9 m) piece of fabric into 4 inch by 4 inch (10.16 cm by 10.16 cm) squares, which will be used to make pockets for the filler material.
The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, participates in a live fire mission with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines aboard Fort Stewart, GA, Aug 24, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Office of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/Released)
Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major (E-9) - 10 years TIS and 3 years TIG; The Difference in the USMC E-8 (Master Sergeant and First Sergeant) Master Sergeants and First Sergeants in the Marine Corps are paid the same (both are E-8s). However, the First Sergeant has a much larger degree of authority and responsibility. The First Sergeant wears special rank (with a diamond), and is the top enlisted leader in the unit. First sergeants work directly for the unit commander and are responsible for the morale, welfare, and discipline of all of the enlisted members assigned to the unit.