Who holds the position of USASOC Command Sergeant Major?

• A. LTG Francis Beaudette
• B. CSM Mark W Eckard
• C. MG Paul Hurley
• D. CWO5 Mark Meyer

Answer: (B)

The senior enlisted adviser to the commanding general of USASOC holds the top enlisted leadership role within the command, guiding issues that affect enlisted soldiers across all units, from readiness and training to welfare and professional development. The correct answer is Mark W. Eckard, who serves as the USASOC Command Sergeant Major. He represents the enlisted force to the commander, briefs on matters impacting soldiers, and helps implement standards and initiatives across USASOC’s diverse special operations units. The other names listed aren’t in this position: one is a general officer who would lead the command, another is a different general officer, and the remaining person is a Chief Warrant Officer 5, a warrant officer rather than the senior enlisted advisor.