fudgester SG Usually 3SG nowadays. 2SGs are less numerous. 1SGs wouls be even rarer. By this time he should already be a PS, unless if there are too many 1SGs to go around.
dakkon_blackblade SG In the SAF it’s usually a 3SG. But in most other armed forces around the world, such as the US Army, it’s actually a LCP or CPL.
Ristar SG in more high profile units, where competence and professionalism is paramount, the Section Commander holds the rank of SSG, MSG, or 2WO, although the 2WO would have an additional appointment as PL WO.
LazerLordz SG The 2WO may or may not hold that appointment too. Some units have 1WOs as Platoon Sergeants or Platoon WOs too.
pwnz0r SG Last time during my BMT, one of my section commanders was actually a corporal. He was a disruptee that got posted to BMTC as instructor. I remember he relax jack one, no tekan… Just do what you supposed to do and enjoy life.