re: #1150 lawhawk

Hot Air noted that the General referred to other Senators by Sir, instead of Senator, and it was only Boxer who got all angered by that title.

There was no disrespect there, except for Boxer’s nonsense.

It’s pettiness, but that’s what so many of our leaders are these days. Petty.

However, Walsh surely meant no disrespect, as military protocol advises that officers may use “sir” or “ma’am” when addressing anybody higher than them on the chain of command.

According to one guide, the Navy and Coast Guard typically use “mister” or “miss” to address officers below the rank of commander, and “sir” or “ma’am,” or a specific title, to address anyone at that rank or higher.

“You can never go wrong by using ‘Sir’ or ‘Ma’am,’ but it is a nice touch if you can properly address a senior officer,” says the guide, Military Protocol: Uniformed Services.

Tuesday’s hearing was hardly the first time a military officer used those terms during sworn testimony.

The same day at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, two Navy officials repeatedly referred to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., with the title, “sir.”

“Yes, sir,” Navy Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough said when answering questions.

Wicker raised no objections.

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