From judiciary to police and IAS – female officers are often called sir, madam sir or other such tags that are reminders that they are in a male-dominated profession.
All US armed forces — Female warrant officers are formally addressed as ma'am or Ms. and her last name or by her rank and last name.
In the American military, you would never address a female officer as "Sir." In the United States, you would address the officer as "Ma'am" and not "Sir". It's considered disrespectful to use the term "Sir" for a female in both the army/navy and outside.
Dame or Lady: The female equivalent of the title "sir" that can be used by a woman in her own right.
For the most part, you will call all superior commissioned officers "sir". Remember, gender does not apply. Even female officers are called sir.
A noncommissioned officer is always addressed as "Sergeant," "First Sergeant," or "Sergeant Major," as appropriate. Two or more male officers are addressed as "Gentlemen"; two or more female officers are addressed as "Ladies"; and a mixed group should be addressed as "Ladies and Gentlemen."
General Rule on Addressing a Woman in Business
In general, it's best to stick to “Ms.,” followed by the recipient's last name if you don't know their name or how they'd like to be addressed. “Ms.” is a universal term for women, whether they are single or married.
All authority figures are addressed as "Sir" to show that there is no distinction between the male and female officers and the power they wield.
The game started in public schools and was referee'd by teachers. So traditionally the ref is called “Sir”.
Most police officers sincerely appreciate it when someone, even if they are in the wrong, are being polite in their interaction. By the same token, most police officers address people with whom they interact as “ma'am” or “sir” as well, even if the courtesy isn't mutual.
Getting called “sir" accidentally would happen pretty regularly on patrol, particularly when we were on evening or night shift because in the dark many people would assume that the person behind the flashlight was male. In short she became accustomed to being called "sir" and figured she may ass well stick to it.
A soldier addressing a higher ranking officer uses the word sir or ma'am in the same manner as a polite civilian speaking with a person to whom he wishes to show respect. In the military service, the matter of who says sir or ma'am to whom is clearly defined; in civilian life it is largely a matter of discretion.
instead of Mrs., especially if you don't know whether you're talking to a married or unmarried woman. When you're writing in a professional context, such as when you're speaking to a co-worker, contractor, or client, it's often best to use Ms., because a woman's marital status is likely irrelevant to her career.
Thus, Option D, officer, can be used for both the genders, irrespective of the both, making it a common gender noun.
For example we train Soldiers to say “Sir” or “Ma'am” when talking to an officer. Military courtesy is not a one-way street. Enlisted personnel are expected to be courteous to officers and likewise, officers are expected to return the courtesy.
Military Titles
Warrant officers are called "Mr." or "Ms." both officially and socially. Naval officers who rank from lieutenant commander up are called "Commander." Officers below that rank are called "Mr." in conversation but are introduced and referred to by their titles.
Miss: Use “Miss” when addressing young girls and women under 30 that are unmarried. Ms.: Use “Ms.” when you are not sure of a woman's marital status, if the woman is unmarried and over 30 or if she prefers being addressed with a marital-status neutral title. Mrs.: Use “Mrs.” when addressing a married woman.
Madam (adult female) Mr + last name (any man) Mrs + last name (married woman who uses her husband's last name) Ms + last name (married or unmarried woman; common in business)
Captain Katherine "Kate" Houghton Beckett (Stana Katic) is a homicide detective with the NYPD.
Maxwell Caulfield: Sir Ian Rasher.
However, Castle reaffirms her by saying he was proposing because he couldn't imagine his life without her, not to keep her in the city. With a smile, she says, "Well then, Richard Edgar Alexander Rodgers Castle, yes. I will marry you."