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Henry Hexam Principals of the Art Militaire 1637- Officers of a Company of foot
Duties of a SergeantNext unto the three chief officers of a company previously mentioned, follow the sergeants of a company, where of there are two to a private company, and three to a colonels or double company. The word Sergeant is borrowed from the French, and signifies a charge bearer. A Sergeant then should be a man of experience, stirring, and vigilant, and to have these three qualities, a wise man, a man of spirit, and a man of courage, for a good Sergeant is a great help to his Captain, and to other officers, in helping to execute their commands. He must be also able, and sufficient to teach the soldiers the true and perfect use of their arms, his duty is to march upon the flank of the company or division, to see that the soldiers keep their ranks and files, and in the field or in garrison to lead the squadron to their guard, to carry to prison with his halberd ( the sign of his authority) such offenders, as his Captain or superior officer shall commit to the provost Marshall. In exercising of the company the Sergeants place are upon the right and left flanks, to look that the soldiers stand right in their files and ranks. and to see that they perform the terms of direction in every motion given by their Captain in the Front, to cause the musketeers to make ready by ranks and to lead them up to the place where they are to give fire.
Moreover his duty is to attend on the Sergeant Major of the regiment, when he is to give out orders, and from him to receive the word, and other orders, to give it to his Captain, Lieutenant, Ensign, and Corporal, to fetch ammunition, powder and match, and other materials for the company, also to set out perdues and see them duely relieved, and thus much for the duties of a Sergeant. |
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