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I was recently doing research that was tasked by one of the staff officers in my unit. Upon completion, I addressed the officer across the room: "Major 'Smith', I found what you were looking for...." The Major thanked me and asked me to forward it to him. Shortly afterwards, I was pulled aside by a SFC and informed that it was improper to address the officer in that manner; unless I was his peer or supervisor, I should always use "sir/ma'am".
I defended myself by pointing out that there were several "sirs" in the room and that required my use of Rank and Name to single out the target I was addressing.
My question for the RP nation: what is the correct protocol here?
I defended myself by pointing out that there were several "sirs" in the room and that required my use of Rank and Name to single out the target I was addressing.
My question for the RP nation: what is the correct protocol here?
Customs and Courtesies
Officers
Rank
Posted 11 y ago
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since I have been in the military, thats all i've known, was to refere to an officer as ma'am and sir
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Well it is way better than yelling, "Yo dude"...just saying. LOL! I say that because I had a bad habit a couple of years ago calling everyone 'dude'. Luckily, my LTC was a understanding commander.
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