Organized fascist movements have militarist-appearing uniforms for their members; use national symbols, historical symbols of a nation as symbols of their movement; and use orchestrated rallies for propaganda purposes. Fascist movements are led by a Leader (i.e.
A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army holds a commission from the President of the United States and can command those under him, both officers and enlisted personnel. With luck and time, he can rise to the command of all military personnel in his service. A non-commissioned officer -- a sergeant, for example -- is outranked by all commissioned officers. However, he can command the enlisted personnel, privates, corporals and lower-ranked sergeants under his command.
Army Promotion to E-5 Sergeant A Sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Army at DoD paygrade E-5. This page describes how the Army determines who is eligible for the promotion list to Sergeant.