I mean why is a sergeat or gunny spoken to as...Sir Yes Sir while a Lt. or Cpt. would be spoken to as just...Yes Sir?
2007-02-01 07:50:14 · 8 answers · asked by Jake L 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
One dosent salute NCO's as far as I know in the Military.. only commissioned officers I've spent a lotta time on Military bases.. Army, Navy, And USMC.. dont ever remember seeing an enlisted saluting a Non-Com (in fact in the army (I was enlisted once) If you saluted or called a noncom SIR in any fasion they would get REALLY pissed at you and say " I work for a frackin living BOY) They really get pissed if its in a combat zone.. they dont wanna be shot.. (most officers dont want ya to salute in a hot zone either.. makes em a target for snipers)
I dont really remember any instances of Marines calling Noncoms sir at MCAGCC when I worked there either (Marine boot camp to the Drill instructor yes) I've always heard em refered to as Gunny if they were a gunnery Sgt.. I have never EVER heard an enlisted refer to a navy noncom as SIR.. EVER...
Other than the USMC Boot camp thing I think you have maybe been watching too many movies? But I'm not sure..
ADDENDUM: Just contacted a GUNNY Sgt USMC friend of mine.. There is no SIRS after Boot Camp and NO salutes to NONCOMS at all at any point... Hes a USMC Gunny, & Sniper (and trainer, in Sniper and mountain warfare in fact).. going back to Iraq for another 7 mos (Third tour there) You have been watching to many movies.. but I had to check...
I keep telling the idiot he needs to retire.. Cuz if something happens to him.. I'm next in line to marry his wife and no one wants that LOL
2007-02-01 08:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Retired Marine I never experienced this the way you ask the question.
Boot camp is a little demanding with the "Sir Yes Sir" but after that you use the Navy rules of conduct. Which does not mandate a "Sir" but a recognition of authority. Which could even be Skipper.
2007-02-01 07:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salutes are rendered only to officers in the Navy and Marines. Enlisted ranks, such as sergeants, don't get them (it's actually improper).
Verbal addresses vary widely and really don't follow any pattern except perhaps in the most formal circumstances. The "sir yes sir" thing might just be testosterone. There's no penalty for not saying it "exactly" like that, and there's no reward for sayiing it. (There are some ways of addressing senior enlisted that will definitely be "rewarded".)
2007-02-01 07:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass marines. The marines at the instant are no longer taking previous provider. in case you serve in a diverse branch you won't have the ability to connect. Marines is greater durable and greater annoying than the army so while you're no longer prepared to make this sort of dedication then bypass to the army. in case you do p.c. the marines you may continually connect the army later down the line.
2016-11-23 20:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because "sir, yes sir" is used only for training and demands sounding off. Certainly, you wouldn't want to sound off in an officer's face and proper customs and courtesies towards officers don't call for the addition of the first "sir."
2007-02-01 07:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a marine, and from what I've seen, officers are referred to as "sir". Enlisted people who outrank you are usually referred to by their rank, not "sir". The only time people use, "Sir, yes sir" is at boot camp.
2007-02-01 07:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Only in Bootcamp do you call NCO's sir.When I was there we did not have to say Sir twice, although I heard other platoons doing it.It's done to get you in the habit.Also I think the DI's like it.
2007-02-01 08:12:04 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just watch Full Metal Jacket. That will explain everything.
2007-02-01 07:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋