Sergeant Major of the Imperial Army

The Sergeant Major of the Imperial Army (SMIA) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the Drakon Imperium Imperial Army. The holder of this rank is the senior enlisted member of the Imperial Army, and is appointed to serve as a spokesman to address the issues of enlisted soldiers to all officers, from Warrant Officers and Lieutenants to the Imperial Army's highest positions. As such, they are the senior enlisted adviser to the Military Council of the DI Imperial Army. The exact duties vary, depending on the Chief of of the Imperial Army, though much of the SMIA's time is spent traveling throughout the Imperial Army, observing training and talking to soldiers and their families.