Procedure 3: Proper Address
Chapter 1, subsection 1
Change from: Personnel ranked W2 to O3 may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.
Change to: Personnel ranked W1 and above may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.
Change from: By default, "sir" or "ma'am" are standard in this proper address procedure and should be adhered to; however, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.
Change to: "Sir" or "ma'am" is the standard proper address procedure if directly speaking to a superior higher rank than yourself, applies only to WO or above. However, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.
Change from: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.
Change to: For example: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.
Chapter 1, subsection 1
Change from: Personnel ranked W2 to O3 may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.
Change to: Personnel ranked W1 and above may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.
Change from: By default, "sir" or "ma'am" are standard in this proper address procedure and should be adhered to; however, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.
Change to: "Sir" or "ma'am" is the standard proper address procedure if directly speaking to a superior higher rank than yourself, applies only to WO or above. However, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.
Change from: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.
Change to: For example: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.
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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and Engagement
Office of the Secretary of Defense
United States Defense Force
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and Engagement
Office of the Secretary of Defense
United States Defense Force