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Nick
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Nick asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 5 years ago

Addressing rank in The U.S. Army? Master Sergeant [Last name]/ Sergeant [Last Name] vs. no name included?

When speaking to a MSG or 1SG and above I ve always noticed cadets simply addressing by rank and no last name. E.g., "Good afternoon Massarnt"

Does this apply for ranks of Sergeant First Class and below? Is it more important to address as, "Sergeant [Last Name]" or is it acceptable to still just say "Sergeant?"

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    For the Army, E-5 through E-8 are casually addressed as "sergeant," except for First Sergeants. Formally, they are addressed by their full rank.

    It's the Marines that get all butthurt if you forget to say "staff" when addressing an E-6.

  • Squid
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    You can always address someone by their rank, in every service.

  • Peter
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Rank alone is fine.

  • Dane
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    E8 and above you say full rank except for CSM you just say "SGT Major"

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  • glmoore24
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    What cadets do and the real service is night and day.

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