Do civilan contractors on base follow military customs and courtesys? (Army, civilian)

[pittsflyer]

Do civilan contractors on base follow military customs and courtesys?

[fmedges]

What courtesies are you referring to? I worked on a base this past year as a contractor.

[zed42]

The answer is no. However, they normally adhere to common courtesy, and usually adhere to the military custom of addressing a military person by there rank in most situations. Also as per fmedges statement it all depends on what customs and courtesy's you are referring to.

[melaniej65]

Originally Posted by zed42

The answer is no. However, they normally adhere to common courtesy, and usually adhere to the military custom of addressing a military person by there rank in most situations. Also as per fmedges statement it all depends on what customs and courtesy's you are referring to.

I agree with the addition of standing still and erect during reveille and retreat if one happens to be outdoors. No running indoors to avoid showing the proper respect (as an Army MP we would have to note who did this and report them to their superior.

[victimofGM]

Depends on the individual. Some are jerks who don't care. To them the military is just another customer, but with strange habits or traditions. Some are more respectful and these are usually former military.

[Taiko]

In my experience they did. Just as people do when visiting someone else's church

[P47P47]

This thread reminds me of my favorite bit of dialog from the movie, "The Dirty Dozen".


Maj. Reisman (Lee Marvin): Pinkley, how'd you like to be a general?

Pinkley (Donald Sutherland): I'd rather be a civilian, sir.

[pittsflyer]

So are they typically consequences for civilian contractors if you refer to the colonel by his first name, etc. Or act in a casual manner?

[theoldnorthstate]

Originally Posted by pittsflyer

So are they typically consequences for civilian contractors if you refer to the colonel by his first name, etc. Or act in a casual manner?

You probably would be counseled by your contractor boss or fired

You would be wrong to call a col by first name or act casual in the workplace This would be true in most formal workplaces

[Spodi90]

They follow the customs and courtesies of indefinite E4's by possessing a great amount of experience and laziness. Not all contractors, just the stereotypical ones.