Posted on Aug 4, 2016
Is there a regulation stating how an "off duty" reservist should talk to AD officers?
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My workplace has had a few CG's come visit, is there a regulation that states what I should do? Common respect is a given, but am I supposed to address them Sir/Ma'am and other courtesies?
Regulation
Customs and Courtesies
Officer
Reserves
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My entire career was Reserve. It didn't matter if I was off duty, if I met a man or woman I knew was an officer in any branch of service I offered the proper respect, maintaining my military bearing. You can never go wrong with a "Yes Sir/Ma'am". Then let them decide how to be addressed.
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Spent 22 of my 25 in reserve status and that's exactly how I rolled. Great response Sergeant Major!
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I would start out addressing them by rank, when and if, its appropriate they will let you know if its ok to be more relaxed and address them otherwise.
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I don't know about regulation, but I was raised to always show respect to others, regardless of who they are or their background. Until a regulation presents itself, I would just go ahead and express those courtesies. It could not come out bad for you to do so.
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SPC(P) (Join to see)
That's what I was curious about, a regulation. I'm not going to yell attention when they walk in, but I'll definitely call them Sir/Ma'am
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The Army Publishing Directorate site is having issues. I would first look at AR 600-25. It may/may not break it down. I may be a little old school, but I am sure I have learned somewhere that as long as you have an official affiliation with the military, on or off duty, you can be held to regulation. Keep in mind that a regulation is only effective as its enforcement. Many leaders now tend to choose what they want to enforce, which, in my opinion, weakens the effectiveness of leaders in the force. But that is a whole new discussion.
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