Although the senior Quartermaster officer is in charge of the train, a chief of wagons or wagonmaster is normally appointed. The Wagonmaster has the rank and pay of a sergeant of cavalry. Wagon drivers, who normally ride the mules rather than sit in wagon boxes, are given the title of waggoner. A waggoner has the rank and pay of a corporal of cavalry. Teamsetrs may also drive military wagons.
Teamsters are civilians hired by the army.
Depending on the need for goods, scarcity of transport, and the immediacy of danger, a teamster may make considerably more that his military counterpart. Back to homepage Regimental Quartermaster NCO Duties Quartermaster and Commissary sergeants are directly under the command of their respective officers. All orders should be transmitted to them directly through that officer. Upon receiving orders from any other officer, such orders should be discussed with the QM or Comm. The QM or Comm.