Generally, greeting an officer by rank is acceptable, but "Sir" is preferred in the Army.
EXAMPLE:
"Good morning, Major" is acceptable, but "Good morning, Sir" is preferred.
Here are some Army publications that address greetings and courtesies:
generally you use sir when referring to a HIGHER rank, but you can use their rank if they are lower then you, example:
(lower rank) Hello, sir.
(Higher rank) Hello sergeant. (your rank is captain.)
They are decommisioned and their military commitment is terminated.
Gold leaf is significant in determining an army rank because it is used to indicate the rank of an officer on their uniform. The amount of gold leaf on the uniform signifies the officer's rank and level of authority within the military hierarchy.
A general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force.[1] The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given. The term General is used in two ways: as the generic title for all grades of general officer; and as a specific rank. Since the late twentieth century, the rank of General is usually the highest active rank of a military not at war.
An ensign is a commissioned officer rank in the military, typically equivalent to a second lieutenant or sub-lieutenant. It is the lowest commissioned officer rank in most naval forces and is usually held by those who have recently completed officer training. Ensigns are responsible for carrying out a variety of duties and tasks assigned to them by superiors.
The gold oak leaf rank in the army signifies the rank of a major or lieutenant colonel, which is a high-ranking officer position. This rank comes with increased responsibilities and leadership roles within the military hierarchy.
Use the military rank.
No, first officer is not a higher rank than colonel on the Titanic. First Officer was a rank within the crew of a ship, while Colonel is a military rank.
They are decommisioned and their military commitment is terminated.
Are you thinking of a staff officer? Or maybe a supply officer? If you're thinking of an actual military rank, the only one (at least in the US military) is Second Lieutenant. Every other rank beginning with an S is an enlisted rank.
The President is the Commander in Chief. Highest Rank of the Military.
Chief warrant officer ranks go from rank W-2 to W-5. The warrant officer ranks are a division above the NCO ranks, which outclass the enlisted ranks within the military.
The rank of Private (E-1) is very different than that of an officer (2nd Lieutenant, or O-1 or higher). A Private is an "Enlisted Man' and is the lowest rank in the American military, whereas an officer is a 'command' rank, and gives orders to enlisted men/women.
In speaking to the officer you would address them by their rank and name. In writing to the person you would follow the rank with the word "Retired" or "Ret."
Of the four main branches the Air Forces is the only one that does not have the rank of Warrant Officer.
Yes. If you get ordained, you could even enter as a chaplain with a commissioned officer rank.
Kernal=a peice of corn Colonel=Officer's military rank.
The same way you address any other officer. It also depends whether or not you outrank her. For instance, if you are passing outdoors, a subordinate would initiate a salute and say good afternoon, ma'am.