History Main / SergeantRock

* Max Wolff Filho was a RealLife Brazilian SgtRock, down to the [[PreAssKickingOneLiner gung-ho sound bites]]: his last known words were (to a soldier who asked him for a knife) "[[NicknamingTheEnemy Krauts ]][[NeverBringAKnifeToAGunFight aren't poultry]]". He didn't quite managed to be the last casualty in the ETO, though; he was KIA 17 days short of V-E day. For his deeds, not only was the Brazilian Army's Sergeants' School (among others) named after him, but also a Distinguished Service medal for Sergeants and Ensigns.

* Max Wolff Filho was a RealLife Brazilian SgtRock, down to the [[PreAssKickingOneLiner gung-ho sound bites]]: his last known words were (to a soldier who asked him for a knife) "[[NeverBringAKnifeToAGunFight Krauts aren't poultry]]". He didn't quite managed to be the last casualty in the ETO, though; he was KIA 17 days short of V-E day. For his deeds, not only was the Brazilian Army's Sergeants' School (among others) named after him, but also a Distinguished Service medal for Sergeants and Ensigns.

* Max Wolf Filho was a RealLife Brazilian SgtRock, down to the [[PreAssKickingOneLiner gung-ho sound bites]]: his last known words were (to a soldier who asked him for a knife) "[[NeverBringAKnifeToAGunFight Krauts aren't poultry]]". He didn't quite managed to be the last casualty in the ETO, though; he was KIA 17 days short of V-E day. For his deeds, not only was the Brazilian Army's Sergeants' School (among others) named after him, but also a Distinguished Service medal for Sergeants and Ensigns.

* Valiar Marcus from ''Literature/CodexAlera'' is a somewhat odd example of this trope, because [[spoiler: In addition to being an experienced centurion and managing to be given "Valient" as his actual legal name, he's also Fidelius Ex Cursori, a spy.]]

If TheSquad is only the size of a squad, he may be the man in charge. Otherwise, he's either helping EnsignNewbie learn the ropes, or making sure whatever ColonelBadass needs done ''gets'' done (sometimes both). Whatever the situation, you can be sure Sergeant Rock is right in the middle of the firefight, whatever the odds, and whatever ordnance is being tossed around.

Sergeant Rock is what TheNeidermeyer dreams he is. However, Sergeant Rock differs from TheNeidermeyer in that he may be a bully and a blowhard, but he gets the job done while ''never'' ordering his troops to do anything he would not be willing to do himself, and thus the troops respect him, while not necessarily being too fond of him personally. Also, unlike the Neidermeyer, [[HiddenHeartOfGold even if he'd never tell them]] he usually [[FatherToHisMen cares deeply about the he's in charge of]].

Sergeant Rock is what TheNeidermeyer dreams he is. However, Sergeant Rock differs from TheNeidermeyer in that he may be a bully and a blowhard, but he gets the job done while ''never'' ordering his troops to do anything he would not be willing to do himself, and thus the troops respect him, while not necessarily being too fond of him personally.

* Sarge from ''WesternAnimation/{{Cars}}'', who is an anthropomorphic WorldWarII army jeep.

* Sgt.Tamara Calhoun in the ''Hero's Duty'' game in ''WreckItRalph''.
* 'Sarge' from ''Doom'' (Played by [[DwayneJohnson Dwayne]] [[IncrediblyLamePun 'The Rock']] [[DwayneJohnson Johnson]]) is an inversion - he starts out the most respected member of the crew but gradually steers his team towards immoral actions and is eventually [[FaceHeelTurn infected by the monsters.]]

Named for the Creator/DCComics character who first appeared in 1958. Rock served in the European Theater of Operations, was known for keeping his head in the ugliest situations, and for [[PreAssKickingOneLiner growling a lot of gung-ho sound bites]]. His page is here.

** [[XWingSeries Wedge Antilles]] might be softer than most examples on this page, being MildlyMilitary and a ReasonableAuthorityFigure who will handily forget regulations and rules if it's in someone's best interest. Even so, to the Ragtag Band Of Misfits on their LastSecondChance who he forms into Wraith Squadron, he can at times be ''extremely'' cruel. He berates and scorns Kell Tainer for cowardice and folding up when people need him; cuts down Tyria Sarkin for attacking another pilot; all but taunts Castin Donn for being [[FantasticRacism uneasy around nonhumans]]; mocks Myn Donos. It actually helps them shape up, and the same people he's cruelest to, when they make the effort, he is extremely protective. He looks out for them.

-->-- ''{{Zulu}}''

Named for the {{DC Comics}} character who first appeared in 1958. Rock served in the European Theater of Operations, was known for keeping his head in the ugliest situations, and for [[PreAssKickingOneLiner growling a lot of gung-ho sound bites]]. His page is [[Comicbook/SgtRock here]].

SergeantRock is what TheNeidermeyer dreams he is. However, SergeantRock differs from TheNeidermeyer in that he may be a bully and a blowhard, but he gets the job done while ''never'' ordering his troops to do anything he would not be willing to do himself, and thus the troops respect him, while not necessarily being too fond of him personally.

If TheSquad is only the size of a squad, he may be the man in charge. Otherwise, he's either helping EnsignNewbie learn the ropes, or making sure whatever ColonelBadass needs done ''gets'' done (sometimes both). Whatever the situation, you can be sure SergeantRock is right in the middle of the firefight, whatever the odds, and whatever ordnance is being tossed around.

** [[XWingSeries Wedge Antilles]] might be softer than most examples on this page, being MildlyMilitary and a ReasonableAuthorityFigure who will handily forget regulations and rules if it's in someone's best interest. Even so, to the RagTagBandOfMisfits on their LastSecondChance who he forms into Wraith Squadron, he can at times be ''extremely'' cruel. He berates and scorns Kell Tainer for cowardice and folding up when people need him; cuts down Tyria Sarkin for attacking another pilot; all but taunts Castin Donn for being [[FantasticRacism uneasy around nonhumans]]; mocks Myn Donos. It actually helps them shape up, and the same people he's cruelest to, when they make the effort, he is extremely protective. He looks out for them.

* Gretchen was something of a SergeantRock to the other camp followers in ''Literature/SixteenThirtyTwo''.

* Staff Sergeant (later Gunnery Sergeant) Torin Kerr of the ''Literature/ConfederationOfValor'' series. An excellent example of the trope, as the first book has her being a SergeantRock not just to her subordinates, but also to a newly minted second lieutenant assigned as her superior.

* ''CryHavoc'''s Karcharoth is TheStoic outside of battle, but changes distinctly into a SergeantRock when the lead starts flying.

* The members of NapoleonBonaparte's "Old Guard" could all be considered a SergeantRock. These were men who had spent almost two decades of their lives following Napoleon across all of Europe and kicking the ass of anyone who got in their beloved General's way. Their sheer fighting abilities, loyalty, and veteran status were so respected by Napoleon that they were one of the few military units whose members could openly complain in his presence without rebuke. This led to them being known as ''Les Grognards'' (The Grumblers). They could also be considered an example of the BadassArmy.

* 'Sarge' from ''Doom'' (Played by [[DwayneJohnson Dwayne]] [[IncrediblyLamePun 'The Rock']] [[DwayneJohnson Johnson]] is an inversion - he starts out the most respected member of the crew but gradually steers his team towards immoral actions and is eventually [[FaceHeelTurn infected by the monsters.]]

* Colour Sergeant Anderson in ''[[Series/SoldierSoldier Soldier, Soldier]]'' was an early role for Robert Glenister - later the non-nonsense old-school policeman in ''LifeonMars''.

* In a ComicBook/FantasticFour story, while helping a team of marines to escape a timeless dimensional pocket, Ben Grimm (not the Thing at that moment) shows badass command skill. The actual marine sergeant offer him a job as [[DrillSergeantNasty drill sergeant]] on the spot.

* Shining Armor assumes this role in [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/90939/1/shell-shock/the-tower Shell Shock.]] He's heavily implied to be special forces of some kind.
* Telny has this role in [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/81159/1/racer-and-the-geek/predawn Racer And The Geek.]] Out of all the mercenaries, he's one of the more aggressive and skillful ones.

* Colour Sergeant Anderson in ''Soldier, Soldier'' was an early role for Robert Glenister - later the non-nonsense old-school policeman in ''LifeonMars''.

* Elite Agent Rotor in Roleplay/DinoAttackRPG.

* Duke from ''GIJoe''.

* Colour Sergeant Anderson in ''Soldier, Soldier'' was an early role for Robert Glenister - later the non-nonsense old-school police sergeant in ''LifeonMars''.

* Shining Armor assumes this role in [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/90939/shell-shock Shell Shock.]] He's heavily implied to be special forces of some kind.
* Telny has this role in [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/81159/racer-and-the-geek Racer And The Geek.]] Out of all the mercenaries, he's one of the more aggressive and skillful ones.

->'''Colour Sergeant Bourne''': [[SomeoneHasToDoIt Because we're here]], lad. [[TheRemnant Nobody else]]. [[LastStand Just us]].