Use of the term 'Ma'am' to address female officers and warrant officers

[EXTCWTG3SAC]

Another thing that ****es me off is why do I have to refer to female officers and warrant officers as 'Ma'am'. I know it is an abbrieviation for madam but it sounds like mum when pronounced and I only have one mum thanks so why am I forced into a position where I have to call some complete stranger a word that sounds like mum. Can we not just use the proper word 'Madam'.

 

[Warwick Hunt]

I preferred to use 'bitch' myself.

 

[War Bast@rd]

You making War Bast@rd go loco.

War Bast@rd wanna put you through basic again so you know what the military is about.

 

[EXTCWTG3SAC]

I have done 8 tours of operations including Iraq and Afghanistan so I don't need to do basic again to know what the military is about. I am the one that should be called sir, not some 20 yr old kid out of cranwell with a stripe on his shoulder and thinks he knows everything

 

[dessp2]

Another thing that ****es me off is why do I have to refer to female officers and warrant officers as 'Ma'am'. I know it is an abbrieviation for madam but it sounds like mum when pronounced and I only have one mum thanks so why am I forced into a position where I have to call some complete stranger a word that sounds like mum. Can we not just use the proper word 'Madam'.[/QUOTE

Shame there isn't NAAFI bops anymore because it sounds like you need a good flooring.

 

[FOMz]

I have done 8 tours of operations including Iraq and Afghanistan so I don't need to do basic again to know what the military is about. I am the one that should be called sir, not some 20 yr old kid out of cranwell with a stripe on his shoulder and thinks he knows everything

I've got to ask.... are you the squadron knob by any chance?

 

[justintime129]

Another thing that ****es me off is why do I have to refer to female officers and warrant officers as 'Ma'am'. I know it is an abbrieviation for madam but it sounds like mum when pronounced and I only have one mum thanks so why am I forced into a position where I have to call some complete stranger a word that sounds like mum. Can we not just use the proper word 'Madam'.

Would you like to talk to somebody about any problems you might have.

 

[norfolkred1]

Is there something this bloke does not whinges about, he needs to PVR

 

[mild mannered janitor]

I've got to ask.... are you the squadron knob by any chance?

Don't think he needs to be on a Sqn to be the tea bar knob.

 

[PraiseBacon]

Another thing that ****es me off is why do I have to refer to female officers and warrant officers as 'Ma'am'. I know it is an abbrieviation for madam but it sounds like mum when pronounced and I only have one mum thanks so why am I forced into a position where I have to call some complete stranger a word that sounds like mum. Can we not just use the proper word 'Madam'.

Once again, the problem appears to be with you !

If Ma'am and Mum sound the same - then you are not speaking clearly enough

try something like: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/pronunciation/pronunciation-exercises/ to help speak clearer

Although, if you do think female officers are you mum - then you have some real issues and should get help.. These may be why you were never promoted, and are still living in the singles block at 35 - just sayin'

 

[SORRY CJ]

I've got to ask.... are you the squadron knob by any chance?

Sounds to me that they would be the one to avoid. The one that's the first person that talks to the new boy when they arrive on section.
Or
They are just Trolling this site.

Mr SCJ

 

[norfolkred1]

Sounds to me that they would be the one to avoid. The one that's the first person that talks to the new boy when they arrive on section.
Or
They are just Trolling this site.



I would go with the latter, he sounds like a Tvvat

 

[needsabiggerfuse]

I'm wondering why, with all the irritations that life in the RAF present to the OP, he appears to have signed on. After all in Feb 2012 he was '... in my last 3 and a half years of service ...'.

http://www.e-goat.co.uk/forums/show...d-in-Yorkshire&p=539667&highlight=#post539667

 

[propersplitbrainme]

Sounds to me that they would be the one to avoid. The one that's the first person that talks to the new boy when they arrive on section.
Or
They are just Trolling this site.



I would go with the latter, he sounds like a Tvvat

I think hes trolling the RAF to be frank.

 

[penfold93]

I have done 8 tours of operations including Iraq and Afghanistan so I don't need to do basic again to know what the military is about. I am the one that should be called sir, not some 20 yr old kid out of cranwell with a stripe on his shoulder and thinks he knows everything

Why should they call you Sir, especially with the large amounts of Oxygen you are stealing.

 

[Ronsuddes]

You will be a lot happier in the RAF if you try and look at the positive things instead of the negative.

Put your minor gripes on one side of paper and all the positives on the other side.

Think of all the positives you have above your mates at school.

Start with Mates, Travel, Free Dental & Medical, Pay, Subsidised Housing, Training, Free Education, Sport etc etc

If you are still very unhappy perhaps the RAF isn't the life for you.

 

[Stevienics]

You never see EXTCWTG3SAC and ILLBW on the same thread...

.....just saying

 

[Max Reheat]

What will tomorrow moan be? Surely berets are archaic and should be replaced with baseball caps.......

 

[vim_fuego]

What will tomorrow moan be? Surely berets are archaic and should be replaced with baseball caps.......

I think uniform should be the next gripe...I mean why can't folk just wear what they want?

 

[needsabiggerfuse]

What will tomorrow moan be? Surely berets are archaic and should be replaced with baseball caps.......

Why doesn't the RAF do more drill? Let's start the working day with lots of marching up and down, shouting, and saluting.