AR 600-25 Military Customs And Courtesies Practice Test

How should you address officers verbally?

By their rank followed by Sir or Ma’am. By their first name only. By their last name only. By civilian title.

Correct Answer:

By their rank followed by Sir or Ma’am.

Explanation:

Address officers verbally by their rank and last name, followed by Sir or Ma’am. This form shows proper respect for the officer’s position while maintaining the formal tone used in military interactions. The rank signals their authority, the last name personalizes the address, and adding Sir or Ma’am completes the courtesy. Using a first name is too casual for a superior, and using only the last name omits the essential rank. A civilian title isn’t appropriate when the person is in uniform. For example: “Colonel Smith, Sir” or “Captain Johnson, Ma’am.”

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