Talk:Gunnery Sergeant
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- The only time the term "Gunny" is unacceptable is in ultra-formal situations.
I added that some Gunnery Sergeants don't like to be addressed by that term, I personally knew one in my time in the Corps. Most Gunnies understand that the term is an expression of respect and appreciation. Del arte 19:04, 10 May 2004 (UTC)
I concur that historical examples of Gunnery Sergeants should be included. As a Gunnery Sergeant I do not agree that it is only inappropriate to call a Gunnery Sergeant "Gunny" in ultra-formal settings. It is inappropriate unless the Gunnery Sergeant asks you to call them Gunny, or refers to themself as Gunny. When addressing a Gunnery Sergeant with whom you are unfamiliar you should ALWAYS address them as Gunnery Sergeant and not risk the butt chewing you may receive by calling them Gunny.
[edit] Expansion
This article should be expanded to include the roles and responsibilities of an average gunnery sergeant, famous gunnies, etc. It's pretty bare bones.
