How does one make a short address for MWOs in the Army and Air Force, particularly in conversations? For a WO it is 'Warrant' and for CWO it is 'Sir'. What about MWO? Do we address them completely as 'Master Warrant Officer' or 'em-double u-oh'? And I think 'Master' would be inappropriate.
What is the short address form for an MWO?
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In 12 Wing, as a nod to our Naval roots, every MWO and CWO is referred to as “Chief”.
That is likely not representative of what the rest of the RCAF does.
That is likely not representative of what the rest of the RCAF does.
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You could try "Hey You" or "Hey Master Dude/Dudette" and see what happens...though "Sir" or "M'am" work well too...
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Hey, what about first name? MWOs are people, too. I think.
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I guess if you're in the Air Force that's a possibility...you want some butter on your popcorn?
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First you claim a naval heritage, then you claim MWOs are people.
You can't have it both ways.
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Yes but with the sense of humor dulled.
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MWO is fine (or Sir). If you know theyre a Sergeant Major you can use that or SSM/CSM. Saying the full rank out is saved for when folks are in trouble or parades.
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And if they're in an RCAF unit, they are (or were) a SWO (Senior/Senile Warrant Officer) if they're in a Sgt Maj position...though I used to call the "SWO" of 408 Sqn "SSM", as he was a Strathcona when I was working with them.
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Like when one's folks call a kid using all their names?
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