Who do you call sir in the army?

Mister is a more obscure title, but it does exist in the military. It has two primary uses. First, senior officers may refer to junior officers as mister in place of their rank (e.g. Mister Smith). Junior officers must still refer to senior officers as "sir" or their rank in response.
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What ranks do you call Sir in the army?

For example, officer ranks can be addressed as Sir or Ma'am and other ranks like 'Sergeant' by that single rank. Note: That Warrant Officers are also addressed as Sir or Ma'am.
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Do you say sir in the military?

Before I joined the Army, I was taught to always say Sir or Ma'am. From the date I entered the Army, via MP OSUT in 1980, I was always taught to always use the word Sir or Ma'am, when addressing an Officer, and never to address an officer by rank alone.
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Do you call a Sergeant sir?

USE OF “SIR” and “SERGEANT”

“Yes” and “No” should always be accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma'am”. All NCOs will be addressed as “Sergeant” with the exception of the First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. They will be addressed by their title.
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What is a Sir in the army?

Serious Incident Report + 1 variant. Military, Incident, Security. Military, Incident, Security. 1. SIR.
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Yes I have a problem sir



Who can be called Sir?

The honour of knighthood comes from medieval times, as does the way used to award the knighthood - the touch of a sword by the King or Queen. Men who receive this honour are given the title Sir, while women receiving the honour are called Dame.
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How do you address a Sir?

The letter should begin “Dear Sir John,”. Verbally a baronet or knight should be addressed by, or referred to, by his first name as “Sir John” and NEVER as “Sir Jones”.
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Do officers say Sir?

There are three Field Grade officer ranks. Again, all three are addressed as “Sir or Ma'am” (depending on their gender) when speaking directly to them either in person, on the phone, or in correspondence (email). If talking about them to another Warrior, they are addressed by their rank followed by their last name.
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Are drill sergeants called Sir?

Drill instructors are referred to as "sir" or "ma'am" by recruits within the USAF, USMC, and USCG (for the first few weeks of basic training, until recruits are instructed to refer to their company commanders by their proper rank). Within the USN, recruits must refer to their RDCs by their proper ranks.
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Do you address a major as Sir?

The correct way to address a Major named Mr. Johnson is "Major Johnson", or written as MAJ Johnson. In formal situations, a Major should always be addressed by their full rank.
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Do soldiers call civilians sir?

generally thats right, officers and civilians are usually as "sir/ma'am" or by specific rank. sergeants can usually be addressed as "sergeant" regardless of there specific rank (ie. staff sergeant, master sergeant, ect.)
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How do you say yes sir in Army?

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“OK,” “Understood,” and “Yes, sir/ma'am” are all acceptable replacements for this military phrase. The general public will understand what you mean if you do slip up, but it is not a common saying among civilians.
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How do soldiers say yes?

“Roger that”

The meaning evolved until “roger” meant “yes.” Today, the NATO phonetic alphabet says, “Romeo,” in place of R, but “roger” is still used to mean a message was received.
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Do you call a chief petty officer Sir?

In spoken references, chief petty officers may be addressed as "chief" but are never addressed as "sir".
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What are the 13 ranks in the Army?

There are 13 enlisted Army ranks: private, private second class, private first class, specialist, corporal, sergeant, staff sergeant, sergeant first class, master sergeant, first sergeant, sergeant major, command sergeant major and sergeant major of the Army.
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How do you address someone in the Army?

Use the formula of title of address + last name to address service members. Regardless of whether you're enlisted or not, you always address a service member by their rank's title of address, followed by their last name. Title of address refers to the official designation for addressing a given rank.
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Can a drill sergeant hit you?

Except this is the new Army, an army that no longer allows drill sergeants to be cussing, ranting, abusive beasts. They cannot slap, hit, kick, punch or call privates names anymore.
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What do Marines call their drill sergeant?

The United States Army refers to them as Drill Sergeant. Note: Although in the United States Marine Corps, they are referred to as "sir;" in The United States Army, the recruit must refer to them as "Drill Sergeant." In the U.S. Navy, they are called Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs).
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What is the highest rank in the Army?

The highest rank attainable in the Army is the five-star General of the Army. Often called a "five-star general", the rank of General of the Army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the U.S. Army.
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How do you say hello in military?

Errr... - (U.S. Marines) An abbreviated or unmotivated "Oorah". Often used as a form of acknowledgment or greeting. Yes, we really do walk around saying "Errr" at one another in the way normal civilized humans say "Hello."
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Is it disrespectful for a civilian to salute a soldier?

TLDR – Civilians should face the flag and place their right hand over their heart during the National Anthem. Saluting the flag is a gesture reserved for the military. While civilians can salute soldiers, many veterans consider it inappropriate or awkward.
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How do you address an Army rank?

Army regulations call for addressing all personnel with the rank of general as 'General (last name)' regardless of the number of stars. Likewise, both colonels and lieutenant colonels are addressed as 'Colonel (last name)' and first and second lieutenants as 'Lieutenant (last name). '
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Does Sir come before Dr?

Just to add that the Sir / Dame is associated with the first name while Professor / Dr is associated with the surname. As you asked about a letter, if you would normally put 'Dear Professor {surname}' then that would still be correct.
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Is the wife of a knight a Lady?

Spouse of a Knight

The wife of a knight is known as 'Lady', followed by her (husband's) surname (e.g. Lady Smith), and she is addressed as with the wife of a baronet.
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What is a Sir in England?

Sir: A title of honour for a knight that originates from the Old French word "sieur". Dame or Lady: The female equivalent of the title "sir" that can be used by a woman in her own right. In the UK, the titles "sir" and "dame" are closely associated with the New Year's Honours and the Queen's Birthday Honours lists.
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