The senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau (abbreviated SEA) is the top enlisted person in the National Guard of the United States; 10 USC 10502 Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession. which is a joint reserve component of the United States Army and the United States Air Force.
The SEA is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The SEA's responsibilities include advising the chief of the National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, the health of the force, and enlisted professional development of National Guard soldiers and airmen.
Insignia As part of Whitehead's appointment in 2020 and Raines's appointment in 2024 respectively, the United States Air Force and United States Army created a unique rank and insignia for the position. The rank insignia face forward depending on the sleeve they are sewn on with the eagle facing forward.
List of officeholders Senior Enlisted Advisor Term Service branch Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
See also Chief of the National Guard Bureau Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Army National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Sergeant Major of the Army Command Sergeant Major of the US Army Reserve Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force
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