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Old 03-11-2014, 05:51 PM
 
Location: San Antonio TX
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My wife is interviewing for an Executive Assistant position next week at a military installation. She will be interviewing with, and potentially working for, a US Navy Captain. My opinion is that she should address military officers as Captain Lastname and sir/ma'am, but she is uncertain if that's what's expected.

What say you, CD folks?
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:00 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Sir or Captain would be appropriate.
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:00 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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If it were me - and I am completely ignorant to the correct answer - I would call them Captain Lastname initially and then sir/ma'am the rest of the way.
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:17 PM
 
Location: San Antonio. Tx 78209
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Captain last name. Just plain captain. And sir or ma'am when saying yes or no. That is until the office if they choose to gives instructions on how they like to be addressed.
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:38 PM
 
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She may well come into contact with other members of the military in the course of the interview and should also be educated on their ranks and proper form of address. I suspect she may be interviewing in a joint military office and may well come in contact with members of all services.
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:45 PM
 
Location: San Antonio TX
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Rustybolt, I'm sure you are correct. It's a Naval research unit, but since the unit is located at Ft Sam, she will most certainly be in contact with members of all branches. We will be having a crash course in rank insignia this weekend LOL
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Old 03-11-2014, 07:30 PM
 
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Former squid here. Smuboy nailed it. Just in case you you are unaware (I once witnessed a USMC junior officer's wife make this mistake), a Navy Captain (O-6) is three ranks above Army/USAF/USMC Captains (O-3) and one rank below flag (Rear Admiral).
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Old 03-11-2014, 07:41 PM
 
Location: San Antonio TX
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Okay here's the kicker: The Captain in question also happens to hold a PhD. So is it Capt Dr Lastname, Dr Capt Lastname, or???
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Old 03-11-2014, 07:44 PM
 
Location: League City, Texas
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Why not just ask the officer?
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:00 PM
 
Location: San Antonio. Tx 78209
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Okay here's the kicker: The Captain in question also happens to hold a PhD. So is it Capt Dr Lastname, Dr Capt Lastname, or???
Doesn't matter, you still go by rank. Their doctorate is a civilian achievement.
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