Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM)

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by rcaf_777

All I know if see bars, clusters brids or stars I salute

And stand at parade rest when conversing with Sergeants who outrank you -- you'll make a good impression that way, since most other countries don't do it.

The First Sergeant is the top NCO in a Company -- thus, the "First" Sergeant. Always address one as First Sergeant -- no better way to set a First Sergeant on a high boil than addressing him as simply "Sergeant." (He has three chevrons over three rockers and a diamond in the middle.) The same goes for the Sergeant Major, who has a star in the middle of the chevrons and rockers. Unless someone of higher rank is present, call to the area "At Ease!" and go to Parade Rest when the First Sergeant or Sergeant Major come into the area -- that'll impress them too, since again most countries don't do it.

[rcaf_777]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

And stand at parade rest when conversing with Sergeants who outrank you -- you'll make a good impression that way, since most other countries don't do it.

The First Sergeant is the top NCO in a Company -- thus, the "First" Sergeant. Always address one as First Sergeant -- no better way to set a First Sergeant on a high boil than addressing him as simply "Sergeant." (He has three chevrons over three rockers and a diamond in the middle.) The same goes for the Sergeant Major, who has a star in the middle of the chevrons and rockers. Unless someone of higher rank is present, call to the area "At Ease!" and go to Parade Rest when the First Sergeant or Sergeant Major come into the area -- that'll impress them too, since again most countries don't do it.

Good to know, it a Muilt-National Exercise that I'm going on US CAN UK AU, and NZ Troops, so it will be interesting to see what we are told when we arrive. I will be in the rear with the gear so I don't see many US First Sergeant or Sergeant Major coming into my office and I will be sharing with a Captain, so........

I wonder how US army mess hall food theses days

[Targan]

There will be Aussies and Kiwis there? I hope the local drinking establishments have ordered extra booze.

[rcaf_777]

Originally Posted by Targan

There will be Aussies and Kiwis there? I hope the local drinking establishments have ordered extra booze.

The good news is yes they have, the bad news it's all American beer

[Legbreaker]

Originally Posted by rcaf_777

American beer

You can't use those two words together. It's heretical.

[pmulcahy11b]

Here's another one: Warrant Officers are to be addressed as "Sir" or "Mister," but if you are friendly with them, you can usually get away with calling them "Chief"
(whether they are a WO1 or CWO). And you do salute them.

[Legbreaker]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

Here's another one: Warrant Officers are to be addressed as "Sir" or "Mister," but if you are friendly with them, you can usually get away with calling them "Chief"
(whether they are a WO1 or CWO). And you do salute them.

Which is different to Australia where warrant officers are called Sir, but don't you dare salute them!