When Is Sergeant Capitalized?

Sergeant (/ˈsɑː(r)dʒənt/ SARJ-ənt; abbreviated to Sgt. and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces.

Do you capitalize military rank in a sentence?

Capitalize a military rank when used as a formal title before an individual's name. ... If one is used before a name in a subsequent reference, do not capitalize or abbreviate it.

Are ranks capitalized?

Simply put, a title/rank/position is a common noun or adjective unless it immediately precedes a person's name. The phrase “lieutenant colonel,” for example, should be capitalized only when it is used as a title before a name but not when it is used generically: Lieutenant Colonel Peterson commanded the operation.