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.

[edit] Notable Gunnery Sergeants

Should Leroy Jethro Gibbs really be listed as a "Notable Gunnery Sergeant?" This is a fictional character, not a real Gunnery Sergeant. Such a designation would seem to better belong in a "Gunnery Sergeants in Popular Culture" section that could also reference the character R. Lee Ermey played in Full Metal Jacket and other fictional Gunnys. As it stands now, the Gibbs link detracts from the real Gunnys listed above him Echtoran (talk) 03:59, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

  • I agree and I removed the fictional gunny. Windyjarhead 20:19, 24 April 2007 (UTC)