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#1
11-08-2012, 05:58 PM
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Usually, if you don't know the person, you address another by their rank, even if you're of the same rank as them. Once you know the person, informal addresses can be used.
What he did was unprofessional if equal or higher in rank than you. If he was a lower rank, inexcusable.
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#2
11-08-2012, 10:32 PM
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It's pretty much the same in the military of all other nations too. Even if you don't respect the person, a soldier (or officer) is taught to at least respect the rank they hold.
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11-09-2012, 03:46 AM
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Is it possible that perhaps he wasn't sure of the Canadian rank and what address was appropriate?
Not saying that his usage of 'bro' was appropriate but maybe he just wasn't sure of the correct title and 'winged' it?
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#4
11-09-2012, 07:21 AM
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If this officer was working with NATO forces, then he should have had at least a working knowledge of his counterparts insignia, there were enough posters taped up around the barracks to id uniforms and ranks of NATO and WP...but then I am a dinosaur!
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11-09-2012, 09:57 PM
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Doesn't seem right for a US Army captain.
Now, if it was someone from the San Francisco army, it might be appropriate. I believe "Bro" is a junior officer rank in the Frisco army, and "Dude", is some senior NCO ranking.  Now, I may be a bit off with this. It seems they have a more fluid rank structure than any other force that calls itself organized.
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11-10-2012, 01:01 AM
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Agreement with those who've stated it's weird. It's not uncommon to hear "brother" used informally by US military personnel (i.e. "take it easy, brother") when addressing peers or maybe unit members they know, depending on context and situation. Emphasis on the informal, however, and not something you would hear when addressing someone of lower, equal, or higher rank in any sort of official capacity or setting. Even more off to hear an officer use it.
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#7
11-10-2012, 06:19 PM
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I'll agree with the posters here - that would be best described as "conduct unbecoming an officer."
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