Navyynick said:
Wasnt aware that it was a frowned upon term, however it is nice to know considering I will be in be the trade, so I'll refrain from using the term "clerk". Thanks for input on life in borden.
It’s not frowned upon unless one uses the word “clerk” in conjunction with “just a.” Then you’ll be in trouble
The splitting of the trade is still relatively fresh, and it’s simply habit. I’ve heard CoCs at multiple locations tell their subordinates to “go see a clerk.”, or identify a specific individual. It’s what they know, and are used to.
You’ll still encounter it often. Many simply don’t know which trade handles what issue. (For example, it’s still a common misconception among lower ranks/newer pers that FSA deals with standard pay issues when that’s an HRA matter.)
As was mentioned earlier, a mbr generally goes to the OR wanting to see a “clerk.” They’ll then explain why, and they’ll be directed to whomever. The mbr differentiating/knowing who they need to see will come with time, and learning from past visits.
That being said, where relevant paperwork is being completed, or in the context of applicable conversation, HRA/FSA mbrs won’t refer to themselves as clerks anymore, simply because it’s attached to “RMS Clerk”, which doesn’t exist. (You might hear it slip by those who were RMS for years, and are simply used to saying it, but in my experience they’ll generally correct themselves.)
Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone personally who’s completed the course at Borden in say, the last 6mths to a year. I have a few buddies who were/are posted there helping with COVID stuff though. They said everything was alright, minus travel restrictions and typical isolation orders. But that’s relaxed a lot now.
Otherwise, the last few people I know who completed it said it was fine—Much more relaxed compared to 3s for other trades, which I’m sure you knew.