Posted on Sep 16, 2016
What is the proper way to address NCOs in different branches?
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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
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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In the Coast Guard, an E7 is called Chief. Never Sir, because they work for a living.
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In the Air Force you call them by there full rank or Sarge. Unless you have an E9 and it is Chief. Never first name for Gods sake. The other branches of our brother, and sister, hood would agree.
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I would gave the greeting of of the day and call them out by the rank
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In USMC boot camp you call everyone sir/ma’am. After that you address them according to full rank title.
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Being ammo I got the "priviledge" of dealing with Jr soldiers. It was a beautiful thing when a pvt would call a gunny "sgt". To me it's a weird concept to call anyone by anything but their respective rank.
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Say "Hey Dude" to a Combat Controller who is a couple grades highr rank than you hold and you'll be spitting teeth!
Get serious Army. If your level of professionalism is this low you should go back to AIT or Basic Training!
Get serious Army. If your level of professionalism is this low you should go back to AIT or Basic Training!
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Keep it simple. Obviously everyone knows how to address NCOs within their branch of service. When addressing NCOs from another branch it would be best to address them by their rank if you know it. If not familiar with rank insignia from other branches use the proper respect of sir/ma’am
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