Posted on Sep 16, 2016
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As an E-4 in the Army, how would I go about addressing an E-7 in the Marine Corps or another branch? They call them Sir, do we as well?

Reason I asked I'm watching recruits from the USMC boot camp calling NCO's Sir/Ma'am, and for the Army we would call the cadre by their rank... But it was clarified below
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SPC Greg Campbell
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E1 Goddamn crute
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SPC Greg Campbell
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E1 goddamn crute
E2 crute
E3 hey come here
E4 hey dud
E5 sarge or buck
E6 staff
E7 sergeant (unless he is about to be promoted and will be your first sgt,)
E8 Top (see above)
E9 sgt major
2nd Lt goddamncrute or Sir or maybe even 'ya lost AGAIN?
1st LT, sir, imo your really a dick today
O3 captain
Interacted with a few Majors. Majors and above where Sir
And thats my opinion
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SFC Agr Recruiter
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Real Simple...
Marine- Hey Jar Head
Navy- Hey Squid
Air Force- Hey Fly Boy or Dude...lmao
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LTC Michael Garrison
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The use of "Sir" when addressing a USMC NCO is for recruits that are not yet Marines. We all work hard to earn our rank and position so most I believe would prefer to be addressed by that rank. If working with civilians who may not be sure how to address someone, either ask or use Mr.
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SGT Combat Engineer
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Just call them Sergeant. In the Army, every NCO (aside from corporals) are addressed as “Sergeant” until the rank of First Sergeant or higher. There are some Master Sergeants out there who like to be addressed as such, but the correct answer is to call them Sergeant as well. Unless referring to them, then you would say “Master Sergeant such and such...”
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CSM David Draughn
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“Big Sarge, Sarge and Top” are insults to those professionals who hold these positions. Officers who use these degrading words neither appreciate or understand the Senior NCO. Call these same officers using slang, e.g. “El-Tee, Mage, Half or light Colonel” or any other term and prepare yourself to get your heels locked, and receive a speech about their college education, “superior” knowledge and how they are “in charge.”
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Cpl Rc Layne
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I cant speak for the other branches, but yes, you should call every Marine you meet Sir or Ma'am, no matter their rank. The only way out of it is to join us.
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SFC William Evans
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Never call a true NCO in the Army Sarge I would vaporize you where you stand
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MSgt Nick Weizman
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No not by thier names, in the AF it's full rank and last name.
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SSG Adam Tarrance
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For the Navy you start addressing E4-E6 as Petty Officer, E7 as Chief, E8 as Senior or Senior Chief, E9 as Master Chief.
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CPT Gordon Berkstresser
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It never hurt me when I was uncertain to ask. “Could you please tell me the proper way to address you?” always worked for me. NCOs take pride in being experts and trainers. And they give respect when shown respect.
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