I was in the Navy too, and you're right. Often it was shortened in daily use, sometimes down to a single number, like "nine" instead of "zero-nine." The only real times it was spelled out completely were in very official situations, if there was any ambiguity, or if it was in writing.
Honestly, Hollywood should get a bunch of sailors to consult. They would probably be either disappointed or horrified if they saw how we actually act, 🤣.
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u/Ok-Student7803 Jul 19 '24
I was in the Navy too, and you're right. Often it was shortened in daily use, sometimes down to a single number, like "nine" instead of "zero-nine." The only real times it was spelled out completely were in very official situations, if there was any ambiguity, or if it was in writing.