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Does anybody still say by your leave? I haven't since bootcamp where I learned before you pass anybody on the Depot that you will say by your leave, Sir and wait until you are acknowledged and given permission to carry on. Should we all be doing this when passing seniors from the rear? Im thinking there may be many who don't have a clue on what I am talking about.
Customs and Courtesies
Saluting
Military Industry
Posted >1 y ago
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SGT Steve Oakes
It may not be nice CPL Brown but it is fun! I say go for it SSG Woods!! And even better not disrespectful!
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I served 11 years on active duty in the Marine Corps 1981-1992. It was an everyday occurance as you came upon someone senior that you were passing. I left the USMC due to reduction in force strength (yes I was layed off). I joined the National Guard for 11 years, and the in 2003 I went back on active duty in the Army. All throught out my carrier I have use the phrase by your leave for those senior to me as well as Gang Way to anyone else of equal or less rank. A Marine or Sailor in the group always knew who you we're. Member's of other branches looked at you funny, but knew what you ment as you came barreling threw, they always moved so you could get threw. I'm retired now and after 33 years of using naval terminology I still use it in my civilian life, even civilians understand what you are saying when you own the deck under your feet. Semper Fi.
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I have done it and used to do it as I would pass Officers (always on their left). It is and was used in the Navy and Marines. Since none of the responses applied to me today, I did not vote.
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