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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 11-10-2012, 06:45 PM
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It was at the shredder he turned around and said you need the shredder bro, and he had an 82nd patch, I hope that dose hurt you you too much Paul
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