"Buddy" or "Battle" In Distress. Which term to use?

2015-01-13T17:48:38-05:00

Some say Battle. Some say Buddy. Since I am retired Navy, and we don't call each other "battle", I use Buddy. A battle is an engagement with a foe (enemy, illness, problem).

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2015 5:50 PM

2015-01-13T17:50:38-05:00

Air head, air force....

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 13 at 2015 5:55 PM

2015-01-13T17:55:11-05:00

I would personally say "battle buddy" from my time in the Army. Hope that helps! :)

Response by SSG Dedrick Benson made Jan 13 at 2015 5:58 PM

2015-01-13T17:58:26-05:00

I use Battle.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2015 6:06 PM

2015-01-13T18:06:03-05:00

I'm with CPT Aaron Kletzing: Battle buddy.

If we're talking about a Sailor, I've heard the term "Shipmate." And I have no idea what Coast Guard personnel would be called.

Response by SFC Aaron Finley made Jan 13 at 2015 11:00 PM

2015-01-13T23:00:36-05:00

At the time I only used Battle with people of equal rank/grade.

Response by SGT Carole Shelton-Toney made Jan 14 at 2015 12:39 PM

2015-01-14T12:39:03-05:00

Battle here.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Jan 15 at 2015 6:21 PM

2015-01-15T18:21:30-05:00

I say buddy. I never liked the term "Battle Buddy" and "Battle" is just a bastardization of that. I have always referred to my friends from the military as my "buddies" civilians are just friends.