I am not asking about "Code of Conduct" which refers to how you should act, if you are captured by enemy forces.
2006-11-10 14:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are many codes that personnel in the military subscribe to. However, for enlisted, there is no written code of politeness. I cannot attest to the officer corps.
The key to politeness is respect. We all know this. Respect is the one true lesson of basic training. Sure there is a lot of other lessons, but the one that will stay with a recruit is respect. Respect for self and others.
With that respect, comes the natural politeness.
While in uniform, enlisted personnel were always expected to address a civilian as "sir" or "'Mame". This is because, even though we did not directly answer to that individual, they are a part of the population that we served. The US does have a civilian led military after all.
Failure to do so, could be construed as "Conduct Unbecoming the Navy (Marine Corps, Army...) and could be a punishable offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
2006-11-10 15:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ken B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Naval customs, courtesies, and traditions (as well as other services) are, in fact, codified by regulation and law.
http://www.protocoltraining.com/helpfiles/Library.htm
will take you to a list of hyperlinks (scroll down below the book advertisements) for all varieties of protocol (i.e. politeness) regulations for the military.
2006-11-10 16:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by TravelO 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, for the most, military people are the nicest people ever. They travel and know how to communicate. Most were raised well and love their families, communities. I do not think it is fair to question their politeness at all.
2006-11-10 14:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by kay w 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Umm yes... It's taught, from what I understand, in basic training. And to call people in the military a**holes speaks volumes about previous poster. You should thank them that you can say that without getting shot, beheaded, vivisected or at least imprisoned.
2006-11-10 14:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by opitmdotcom 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
No, there is no "code of politeness" We act the way we should act. Some yes are a--holes. SOrry about them few.
2006-11-10 14:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋