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Can you address a master sergeant as sergeant?

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NO YOU CAN NOT ADDRESS A MASTER SERGEANT AS "SERGEANT"!
Yes you can do this in the Army but should you address a Master Sergeant in the Marines as a Sergeant or "Sarg" your going to hear some vocal cords at high volume in your face.

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