Rank in the Family?

[kallan2105]

What would be proper procedure/etiquette in a civilian setting for a junior rank NCM in the presence of a family member that is known to be a Senior Ranked officer? 

I know my uncle is a major and I am a private I have only met him a few times in my life and now after recently joining the forces he has moved back to town.  If we were to meet at a family barbeque both in civilian attire how would I proceed?

 

[Strike]

My brother's always been ahead of me in the rank structure.  He's a LtCdr (aka Maj) and I'm a Capt.  I still beat him up when I see him though.

If you're in a family setting, just relax.  Now, it doesn't hurt to call him sir and let him set the guidelines.  If you were to run into him at the mall, definitely keep the "sir," especially if you're in mixed company.

 

[X-mo-1979]

I would call him uncle.And if he wants to be a rank dink at a family outing don't invite him the next time!

 

[Haggis]

I'm a CWO and my son is a Pte in the same Regiment.  My youngest daughter intends to join the Army Reserve this Fall.  The only "dispute" in this household is over which CADPAT items belong to who (since my son and I are the same size and build).

At home it's "Dad".  At work, it's "Sir".... always.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

You are only going to be in the Mob for a few years or decades, at the most.

You are in your family forever.  Go with what you are used to doing.

 

[brihard]

Been there, done that. Unless it's a uniformed encounter in a formal military setting, I wouldn't worry about it unless your uncle specifically brings it up.

Situation dictates, but if you're family, other people will understand.

 

[Pat_Y]

I think it depends what he is like in that setting.

 

[mariomike]

My sister and her husband met as NCM's in the Regular Force and got married. Then she became an officer. Their careers, and marriage survived.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

I wouldn't worry about it unless your uncle specifically brings it up.

And if he did bring it up, guess what that makes him.

Of course, if you do find he makes it an issue, I am sure your grandmother/father or someone like that could sort him out. 

 

[Franko]

He's family and not in uniform...call him uncle and have a good time.

Regards

 

[Harley Sailor]

My cousin is a Maj and I am a PO2.  I call him Target, as he flies CF18s and I work the guns on ships that shoot down the planes.

 

[Occam]

My cousin is a Maj and I am a PO2.  I call him Target, as he flies CF18s and I work the guns on ships that shoot down the planes.

Do they still go "Bang!  Bang!  Broke!"?  ;D

 

[Fishbone Jones]

OK. Point's been made. No need to prolong this one.

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