Marine Terminology and Communication Norms
- "Aye Aye" and "Yes Sir/Ma’am"
- "Semper Fidelis" and Marine Nicknames
- "Aye Aye Sir" and Direct Responses
What is the Marine term for yes?
The term "Aye" is a positive response to a question or command. For example, an officer might issue a command, "Take up the slack on Line 1". The response would be "Aye, Sir".
What do Marines usually say?
"Oorah" is a battle cry used by modern day Marines.
How do you say okay to your captain?
If you are in the Navy or Coast Guard, you say "Aye Sir" to a captain. In the other services, you say "Yes Sir".
What is the difference between yes and aye?
Aye means yes, whereas yes means used to express pleasure or excitement.
How do you say yes in Marine language?
You can say “Semper Fi” if you’re not a Marine, but the Marines’ language is slightly different from the rest of the United States. For instance, if your platoon sergeant asks if everyone understands the plan for the day, you can say “errrr.” The term “kill” has other uses. It can mean yes, “let’s do this, ” or “semper fi” in Marine-speak.
What does a Marine always say?
Latin for “Always Faithful,” Semper Fidelis is the motto of every Marine—an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.
Do US Marines say aye aye?
Out in the Marine Corps (and its sister service, the Navy), the distinction is simple: “Yes, sir” is a response to a Yes/No question, whereas “Aye aye, sir” is a response to an order and means “I understand and will comply.”
How do captains say yes?
Aye Aye, Captain – a form of ”aye aye, sir”. It literally means “yes, yes” and is used in the military to show that the person who says it will follow an order that has been given and will follow it before doing anything else.
What aye means?
AYE means “Yes.”
Why does the Navy say aye sir?
Navy Sailors and Marines only respond Yes or No to questions, not to lawful orders. Strict compliance with the Chain of Command is a matter of life and death onboard a ship at sea.