When a lieutenant colonel uses the phone, answering or calling, how should they address themselves, lieutenant colonel or colonel?

<p>When on the phone, I agree that a Lt Col should say "Lt Col", but in person&nbsp;it is ok for someone to address a "Lt Col' as "Colonel".&nbsp; Just like it is ok for the following ranks to be addressed as:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Lieutenant"&nbsp;for 2Lt &amp; 1Lt</p><p>"General"&nbsp;for Brig, Maj and Lt Generals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Great question, thanks for posting.</p>

Personally I introduce myself as MSG Stankovich whether it is telephonically, via email or in person.&nbsp;&nbsp;I do it to ensure that the person that I am&nbsp;engaging with knows that I&nbsp;am a MSG.&nbsp; After initial introductions are over, if you want to fall back into what&nbsp;the&nbsp;regulation states about addressing SGT-MSG (minus 1SG) as SGT, then so be it.&nbsp; I think it is important to establish who you are in the beginning of any engagement.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Anyone and everyone can call a LTC "Colonel", except the LTC in reference to himself. It shouldn't only apply on the telephone, but any time the soldier identifies or introduces himself, in or out of uniform.