Search Forum Home   Starfist Headquarters  Starfist HQ General Forum  Here it is boys...  Re: Here it is boys   Finucane 1932 posts Joined 1/25/2006 Re: Here it is boys Posted: 11 Apr 08 3:48 AM  DavidS wrote Skink, Petraeus was a mere lieutenant when Dan was a sergeant major. Lieutenants outranking sergeants major is a very minor techincality. In fact, lieutenants are beneath notice for sergeants major. Wow, it's been so long since I have heard words of such profound wisdom almost makes me want to volunteer! Skink 1078 posts Joined 12/17/2007 Re: Here it is boys Posted: 11 Apr 08 7:37 PM  So a Seargent Major is above a Lieutenant correct? eric_bean34 2337 posts www.myspace.com/mcbaencreations Joined 7/22/2006 Re: Here it is boys Posted: 11 Apr 08 10:17 PM Sgt. Major is a NCO rank...where Lt. is a recognized Officer ranking, so what do you think? Finucane 1932 posts Joined 1/25/2006 Re: Here it is boys Posted: 12 Apr 08 4:11 AM Lieutenants are generally young and experienced officers while the sergeant major is old and experienced and the lieutenant would be wise to defer to him in everything.  But yes, officers (and warrant officers) outrank all enlisted grades. DavidS 988 posts www.novelier.com Joined 1/23/2006 Re: Here it is boys Posted: 12 Apr 08 12:54 PM What I saw when I was in the Marines: A lieutenant, when encountering a sergeant major, came to attention, saluted him, and addressed him as "sir." A captain and a sergeant major would salute each other simultaneously and address each other as "sir." Bear in mind, lieutenant and captain are company grade officers, sergeant major is a battalion or higher grade.  Page 2 of 16 Previous123...16Next    Starfist Headquarters  Starfist HQ General Forum  Here it is boys... Flat View Tree View Oldest To Newest Newest To Oldest