If there was a shortage of officers, their positions could be filled by noncommissioned officers first class who had volunteered for the army and had received a higher or secondary education and by sergeants major and senior noncommissioned officers serving beyond their term of military obligation....
5. One of the major divisions of a play, opera, or film. 6. a. A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation: a juggling act; a magic act. b. The actor or actors presenting such a performance: joined the act in Phoenix. 7. A manifestation of intention...