Posted on Apr 14, 2016
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SPC David Young
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I believe that "Mr. Secretary" or "Sir" would be acceptable.
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SFC(P) Security Director
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SGT Brenden Lee
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Are you currently in the military? If so you would do as is per military regulations. Out of respect, as a Veteran, I would call them Sir/Ma'am or Mr. or Ms. Secretary or along those lines. Just my personal opinion.
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SSG Chris Garabitos
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Mr. Secretary (DA PAM 600-60)
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SSG Mark Franzen
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I agree With SFC J. Fullerton that is a little Far fetched don't you think?
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I think that I am part of a one-of-a-kind unit and the SoA did stop by my building. Never walked into my office, but the question was posed to me by a fellow soldier. I didn't know the answer, I turned to RP. What I wasn't looking for was condescending bullshit just because the rank says SPC. I thanked everyone in the earlier posting for their answers and moved on. Have a great day everyone.
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SGT Johnny Owens
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None, in the civilian world one still has to earn respect.
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SSG Byron Hewett
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address him as Mr. Secretary or Sir or Ma'am.
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MCPO Roger Collins
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Ah, so much material for a UN-PC retiree here.
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SSG(P) Paul VanHorn
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Stand at Attention and address him as Sir would be appropriate. Unless he is a former officer, then the courtesy deserving would be correct.
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SSG Ken Gilder
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I would think the same courtesies you would extend any officer. He/she would be addressed as "Sir," or "Ma'am," or "Mr./Ms. Secretary.
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