>> Drill Sergeant: I didnĘt see you at the camouflage drill today Soldier:
>> Sir! Thank You, Sir!
> If I EVER called my Sgt "sir" I got a SERIOUS ass chewing. Only Officers are
> called sir. Non-coms are addressed by their rank, because THEY work for a
> living. :)

Don't well-trained soldiers call EVERYBODY Sir & Ma'am?

I've noticed they use the terms in civilian life quite readily.

People call me sir & I look around & ask, "Do you see a fleeping horse or suit  of armour? I'm just a working joe. . ."

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