Who is the 1st Squadron First Sergeant?

• A. Captain Sophia Nabiev
• B. TSgt Prachitha Chouta
• C. MSgt Eduardo Duban Gonzalez
• D. Maj Ava Tecson

Answer: (B)

The first sergeant is the senior enlisted leader who advises the squadron commander on all enlisted matters, oversees welfare, discipline, training, and readiness, and acts as the primary point of contact for enlisted personnel. In this squadron’s staffing, that role is filled by a Technical Sergeant, Prachitha Chouta, which is why this person is the correct choice. Officers such as a Captain or Major serve in command or staff roles rather than the first sergeant billet, and while a Master Sergeant is a common holder of the position in many units, the unit in question designates the Technical Sergeant as the first sergeant. The key idea is that the first sergeant is an enlisted leadership position focused on the welfare and effectiveness of the enlisted force.