Why are Marine drill instructors called sir?
Sir or Ma’am is a sign of respect for their authority and symbolizes that you are NOT on their same platform. Seems a bit egotistical to non-Marines however after the crucible, being able to look at your drill instructors and call them by their rank puts you now on the same platform desp… D.I. You there!
Does the military say sir yes sir?
A soldier is enlisted ARMY personnel. Army does not use sir in both the beginning and end of the statement. Ie sir yes sir. Army would just say yes sir.
Do Marines say aye aye or yes sir?
Out in the Marine Corps (and its sister service, the Navy) , the distinction is simple: “Yes, sir” is a response to a Yes/No question, whereas “Aye aye, sir” is a response to an order and means “I understand and will comply.”
How do you address a Marine First Sergeant?
The correct way to address a First Sergeant named Mr. Smith is “First Sergeant Smith”, or written as 1stSg Smith. In formal situations, a First Sergeant should always be addressed by their full rank.
What is an e4 in the Marine Corps?
E-4, Corporal, Cpl. E-5, Sergeant, Sgt. E-6, Staff Sergeant, SSgt. E-7, Gunnery Sergeant, GySgt.
Do you say sir yes sir to everyone in the military?
When I was in Marine corps boot camp you said sir yes sir to everyone including enlisted personnel. When you get out of boot camp it’s either yes sir, no sir, aye sir. Yes and no sir are answers to a yes or no question, and aye sir is an acknowledgement of an order given.
When you get out of boot camp do you Say Yes Sir?
When you get out of boot camp it’s either yes sir, no sir, aye sir. Yes and no sir are answers to a yes or no question, and aye sir is an acknowledgement of an order given. What are some good ways to improve English grammar and writing abilities for a non-native speaker?
What is the difference between Yes sir and aye sir?
Yes and no sir are answers to a yes or no question, and aye sir is an acknowledgement Generally no. I don’t know why they would put the first sir in the sentence. When an officer tells you to do something, you just say aye sir and carry on. If an officer asks you a question, you reply with the appropriate response to the question followed by sir.