Not allowed to address IET Privates by their rank.

I'm at a point in my career that I'll address most people however I darn well please. If it's that big a problem, fire me. I've been in the military long enough to decide what to call those around me, and frankly, it's never been a problem. It could be because it's not in my nature to be a jerk about it. I can be though.

SSG Kevin McCulley, I must admit; when on Police Call in BCT, I seldom responded tohearing 'Private'.

So how would you respond? Excuse me your royal anus ... I mean heiness would you please get your rucksack on pretty please

SSG Kevin McCulley This seems not only odd, but not well thought out. History and tradition are two of the most important factors for indoctrinating someone into the Military (Army) family. Being called Private, Specialist, Corporal, Sergeant, etc is a large part of our right of passage from Soldier to NCO and SNCO. I don't get it.

We need to grow Soldiers with more history and tradition than ever before. Removing even a small piece could have long standing results.

Everything is demeaning or offensive these days.

Someone once told me that you cannot give offense - one can only take offense.

I Think that pretty much sets the tone for the current state of affairs in the Military.

You can say Seaman in the Navy(E3 PFC) or Seaman Apprentice (E2) What is wrong with saying Private. That their rank/grade.( Pardon my last post I hit send be4 finished typing)

You can say "Seam

I guess think have changed a bit...I would have been very happy to be addressed simply by my rank during my IET training? Some of the things we were called are still not in any dictionaries.

Btw, when a Drill Sgt could pronounce your name or it was incredibly long they'd call you "Private Alphabet" you just gotta see the humor.

Ridiculous.... When I was in basic, I thought that was my name! No disrespect was given or felt by me. PC is out of control!