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How should a cadet address a superior officer?

Sir or Ma'am.

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  1. By first name
  2. Sir or Ma'am ✔
  3. As boss

Why: The New Cadet Guide says to address superior officers as Sir or Ma'am. When saluting, a junior also offers a greeting such as "Good morning, ma'am."

Huh, didn't know that: When reporting to an officer, a cadet says: Sir, Cadet (Last Name) reporting as ordered.

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References

Answer: Sir or Ma'am. The New Cadet Guide says to address superior officers as Sir or Ma'am. When saluting, a junior also offers a greeting such as "Good morning, ma'am."

  1. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    Address superior officers as "Sir" or "Ma'am."
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Learn to Lead Chapter 1, Character and the Air Force Tradition www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod1_Ch1_AF_Tradition_B81658040C0E9.pdf
    Salute and say, "Sir, Cadet (Last Name) reporting as ordered."
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    the first person to notice commands, "Room, ATTENTION."
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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