Posted on Sep 17, 2018
Is calling a Master Sergeant by their full rank showing higher respect, or is just extra?
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I know what the regulation states, and that is that E-5 through E-8 (except for 1SG) is addressed as Sergeant. However, I continually see soldiers addressing MSGs by their full rank. Is it a sign of higher respect for the rank they earned, or is just being extra? I can see both sides of the argument - regulation vs respect towards the rank they have obtained - I want to hear all your thoughts!
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Well I was Navy so anyone E4 to E6 would be addressed as PO or their rate like ET2. E7 to E9 always chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief.
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1st Sgt, MSgt
Sergeant is a sign of respect, whether, Buck Sgt or Senior Master Sergeant.
Sergeant is a sign of respect, whether, Buck Sgt or Senior Master Sergeant.
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It's just extra. During the last time I was in Iraq(2008-09)the full rank was used quite abit by alot of ppl. The last time on active duty, I was called "Top" by a SGM(Staff Sergeant Major). Which was used alot back in the 80's and 90's for a MSG or 1SG, due to them achieving the highest sergeant rank at the company level.
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There are three sergeants in the Army they are Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major
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To me it just doesn’t feel right to just call a MSG “sergeant.” Idk why, it just doesn’t.
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I was kind of taken back the first I wore the rank MSG and some said Master Sgt.
That being said my subordinates would call me Boss which was ok to me
I never was hung up on being or not being called MSG SGT or just SGT as long as the respect was there.
My soldiers knew I had their backs always so I never had any problems receiving my due
That being said my subordinates would call me Boss which was ok to me
I never was hung up on being or not being called MSG SGT or just SGT as long as the respect was there.
My soldiers knew I had their backs always so I never had any problems receiving my due
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TSgt Daniel Lediard
I certainly do relate to your ways of dealing with people (not just ranks, but people!)
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