I had a female SSgt try to chew me out over some trivial matter, until I politely informed her I was an acting Sgt, if she continued to try and embarrass me in front of my section, I would arrest her and the situation would be very uncomfortable for her. That was when she said, "You cant arrest me, you're a lower rank to me" That was like a red rag to a bull, I informed her, "Staff, with all due respect - do
not confuse your rank with my authority, you may be a rank higher than me, but my warrant card gives me the authority of the Provost Marshall (Brigadier)" She soon shut up and buggered off.