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Dec 10, 2013 21:24:22 GMT
Post by mahfugginfitz on Dec 10, 2013 21:24:22 GMT
This is just a thingy I heard from a marine I used to work with, that may or may not be interesting to folks who are not me. It's about "yes, sir" and "aye, sir".
"Yes, sir" is used for agreement. The answers to "Do you feel alright, Lieutenant?", "Did you file that report, Chief?" or "Are you always this stupid, Ensign, or is today special?" are all "yes, sir."
"Aye, sir" is used to comply to an actual order. The answers to "Feel better, Lieutenant", "File that report, Chief!" and "Stop being an idiot, Ensign!" are all "aye, sir."
People with actual military history might be able to elucidate further on or correct this. But with all the saluting going on, thought it might be a nice-to-know!
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Dec 10, 2013 23:28:26 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 23:28:26 GMT
aye aye, sir Contents [hide] 1 English 1.1 Phrase 1.1.1 Translations 1.1.2 See also English[edit]
Phrase[edit] aye aye, sir (idiomatic, nautical) The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or U.S. Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from an officer. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."
If you go to a naval officer, they will usually say it is short hand for "I Understand, I will comply." and is meant to be taken with the seriousness of an oath.
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Dec 10, 2013 23:30:50 GMT
Post by eladaire on Dec 10, 2013 23:30:50 GMT
Technically the term is "Aye aye, sir" but it can be shortened just to "Aye, sir", granted I'm working with somewhat translated meanings from my own language where the shortening of the phrase is accepted.
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Dec 10, 2013 23:31:45 GMT
Post by mahfugginfitz on Dec 10, 2013 23:31:45 GMT
Srsly, that's 33% improvement in efficiency! Starfleet would be proud.
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