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Originally Posted by Stras
Bubblehead,
Unlike the Marine Corps where they emphasize the full rank. the army simply refers to Sergeant (E-5) through Master Sergeant (E-8) as simply "Sergeant". Always refer to the First Sergeant as "First Sergeant", and NOT "TOP"!!!! Had a young-in call me that. and I asked him if I had a string coming out my a** like the frigging toy. I haven't run into a CSM that falls into the "Command Sergeant Major", Sergeant Major works just fine.
Should you get to the first name basis stage, it's in your best interest to refer to the person by their rank when in mixed company of higher ranked individuals.
You didn't have the officer rank structure listed. Army Captain is an O-3, not an O-6. I think the Navy Lieutenant Commander is a Army Major (O-4), and Commander is a Army Lieutenant Colonel. Colonel (O-6) is equivalent to Navy Captain. Lieutenant j.g. should be 2d and 1st Lieutenant (O-1 and O-2), commonly referred to as "lieutenant".
Warrant Officers (WO1 thru CW5) are "Mister Smith". Should you run into them.
When in doubt, Sir or Ma'am work in a pinch.
Hope this helps.
v/r
Stras
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Thank you, Stras. I'm good to go with the Office ranks and appreciate your input nevertheless
