2 Basic Questions

[Kaplan]

1. In addressing female Forces members, is it appropriate to call them Sir?
          I have to write quite a few emails daily to female officers and I usually put will throw in something like: "Sir, as per your request". Am I in the wrong?

2. If I stuck a MCpl Reservist and a Reg Force Cpl in a box, who is considered the "superior" one?
          Reading through old threads, I saw that during one stint at St. Jean a bunch of Reg Force Cpls were yelling and screaming at the Reserve Master Corporals.

 

[muskrat89]

Female officers are addressed as "Ma'am". If they are NCMs, address by their rank, if known.

Technically, rank is rank. The question on who would be "superior" depends wholly on the situation, and what your definition of "superior" is. By the book, a M/Cpl is a higher rank (appointment, for the sticklers) than a Corporal.

 

[geo]

Kaplan....
MCPL is an appointment - it is not a rank BUT, he has taken leadership training AND he has been put into a leadership role.  Regardless of Reg or Res.... he is senior.

Women officers..... Ma'am

 

[Kaplan]

:-X Oh boy, I have much to learn.
So one might even 'skip' MCpl and go to Sgt? Or Appointed to MCpl before advancing? I thought only Warrant Officers were considered Appointments?

Sorry guys, I really feel like a bit of an idiot in relation to this CF stuff. I'm applying for the Reserves and figure I should get the kinks out before I strap on the boots.

Kaplan....
MCPL is an appointment - it is not a rank BUT, he has taken leadership training AND he has been put into a leadership role.  Regardless of Reg or Res.... he is senior.

Women officers..... Ma'am

 

[Jorkapp]

:-X Oh boy, I have much to learn.
So one might even 'skip' MCpl and go to Sgt? Or Appointed to MCpl before advancing? I thought only Warrant Officers were considered Appointments?

Sorry guys, I really feel like a bit of an idiot in relation to this CF stuff. I'm applying for the Reserves and figure I should get the kinks out before I strap on the boots.

Warrant Officers are ranks (WO, MWO, CWO), but they can hold appointments, e.g. CQMS, CSM, RSM, etc. MCpl is technically not a rank, but an appointment. MCpls are given authority over Cpls by virtue of this appointment, and it comes with a pay-raise, hence why it is often mistaken.

Some necessary reading: http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/Rank_Structure_of_the_CF

 

[X-mo-1979]

2. If I stuck a MCpl Reservist and a Reg Force Cpl in a box, who is considered the "superior" one?

Who ever mounted the other and made him tap out.

It use to be a hard thing for people to accept a few years back.As the militia wasn't contributing to operations as they have been the past couple of years.As well it was common to be a cpl for 12 years in the regular force,where as a reservist may obtain the rank withing 5-6 years.Today reg force cpl's are getting promoted at a faster pace than before,I myself was promoted to Mcpl in 7 years 80 days.And it is getting quicker every year.

Is it on par?That question causes too many penis measurement competitions.I know where I stand and that's all that should matter to anyone.

As well to add, more and more reservist Mcpl's are entering the regular force and retaining their ranks.

BTW it is the worst rank in the world if you enjoy working for a living.I personally peferred being a cpl,as I could work while directing troop's...now I get talked to if I do work :crybaby:

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Just to elaborate on the military acronyms AEC threw at you:

CQMS: Company Quarter Master Stores (I'm an armoured guy, bear with me on the infantry terms)
CSM: Company Seargent Major (SSM in the armour corps, we work with Squadrons)
RSM: Regimental Seargent Major

 

[geo]

Bzzzz - not just the Armoured works as Regiments & Squadrons

 

[Bzzliteyr]

I was merely pointing out the differences in terminology that can be heard.  I obviously made reference to the unit type I am more familiar with as I was staying in my "lanes"...

But you guys work in sections below troop level.. can't be standard, can ya?

 

[The Anti-Royal]

Just to elaborate on the military acronyms AEC threw at you:

CQMS: Company Quarter Master Stores (I'm an armoured guy, bear with me on the infantry terms)
CSM: Company Seargent Major (SSM in the armour corps, we work with Squadrons)
RSM: Regimental Seargent Major

CQMS = Company Quarter Master Sergeant

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Thanks for clarifying that.. I always wondered..

 

[NL_engineer]

But you guys work in sections below troop level.. can't be standard, can ya?

Well why employ 40+ pers to do the job of 10

 

[geo]

NL ... don't think he ever had to sling Acrow/Bailey panels & girders

 

[Bzzliteyr]

What is this thing called "work" you speak of???

 

[geo]

Heh.... go change tracks
You'll get the idea

CHIMO!

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Been there, done that.  I, being the lightest person in the corps for some time, always had the job of torquing the drive sprockets... I wonder why?

 

[X-mo-1979]

Bzz

Thought you were a recce guy.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

BAAARf.. I was forced in to that position when they sold our tanks off for donuts... I grew up a tanker but have since proven myself to be multi-taskable.

Both of my overseas deployments were with "A" squadron and in both cases with a different vehicle than I am used to.  I have to admit due to career progression it looks like I won't be going back to the Panzers.  I certainly hope to.

Such is life in the Corps.

 

[geo]

Changing tracks... builds character

 

[NL_engineer]

Changing tracks... builds character

So does bridging  ;D