What is a sergeant's business?

• A. To write speeches
• B. To train and lead soldiers
• C. To recruit new soldiers
• D. To manage budgets

Answer: (B)

A sergeant’s business is training and leading soldiers. In the Army, sergeants are the primary noncommissioned officers responsible for turning orders into capable, ready troops. They mentor, instruct on skills and procedures, supervise drills and missions, enforce standards and safety, and look after the welfare and discipline of their team. This hands-on leadership and daily training role is what keeps a unit ready to perform its tasks. Other tasks like writing speeches, recruiting, or managing budgets fall to different roles such as officers, recruiters, or financial/administrative staff, rather than the sergeant’s core duties.