The term BASE BOSS can refer to two different job descriptions. The first is UMPIRE, which is a six-letter word meaning an official in a sport who enforces the rules and maintains order. Umpires are typically found in sports such as baseball, cricket, and softball. The second is SARGE, which is a five-letter word meaning a non-commissioned officer in the military, usually in charge of a small group of soldiers. Sarge is a slang term for sergeant, which is a rank in the army, air force, and marine corps.