Transcript Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremonies

Courtesy, Protocol
and Ceremonies
District 13 DIRAUX
OTO: CWO2 Brown
Objectives
Courtesy and Protocol
Standing at Attention & Saluting
Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks
Flag Etiquette
Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels
Local Stations
Wardroom Etiquette & Ceremonies
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Courtesy and Protocol
Courtesy is the key to successful human relationships.
Promotes spirit of teamwork
Enhances success of social activities
Protocol involves universally accepted customs and
regulations that govern the formality, precedence and
etiquette practiced on a day-to-day basis within a
civilized society.
As civilian members of the USCG
Auxiliary we hold no military rank.
Active and Reserve personnel deserve
our salute or respect for their rank held.
If Auxiliary member saluted; courtesy is to
return the salute.
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Standing at Attention
Stand up straight and tall.
Keep your chest lifted and arched with
your shoulders squared.
Touch your heels together; toes of both
shoes turn out at a 45-degree angle.
Keep your legs together and straight
without locking your knees (you may faint
otherwise).
Your arms remain straight at your sides
along the seams of your pants.
Look straight ahead with your head up
focusing your eyes directly in front of you.
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Saluting
As stated, a hand salute shows respect.
A salute is not usually the custom between
Auxiliarists.
When in uniform and “covered”, a salute to
active duty or Reserve officers is in order.
How to salute
When to salute
Saluting Rules
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Coast Guard vs.
Auxiliary Ranks
Auxiliary
Junior Officers FSO
Senior Officer
Flag Officer
Coast Guard
01 Ensign
VFC, SO
02 Lieutenant jg (Jr grade)
FC, ADSO
03 Lieutenant
VCDR, DSO
04 Lieutenant Commander
DCDR
05 Commander
DCAPT
06 Captain
DCO
07 Rear Admiral (lwr half)
NAVCO
08 Rear Admiral (up half)
NACO
09 Vice Admiral
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Auxiliary Insignia
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Flag Etiquette
In a meeting room – flat
above and behind the
speaker.
On a staff in a meeting –
behind and to the right of
podium, point of
prominence.
On a casket-union at head
and left shoulder.
National ensign should be
of appropriate size for a
boat.
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Boarding & Leaving
Military Vessels
Quarterdeck – entry point
Boarding in uniform
OOD
Leaving
In civilian clothes
Guests
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Local Stations
Call ahead to ask permission to ‘stop by’.
Introduce yourself to the OOD upon arrival.
Ask if there is a sign-in book.
Stay out of the way.
Do not enter the berthing areas.
Do not enter the training rooms.
Do not assume you may eat unless invited.
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Wardroom Etiquette
Wardroom – Officers; Mess deck – enlisted.
Wait to be invited to sit.
Dinner conversation.
Areas off limits.
No headgear worn.
Always obey the ship’s rules.
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Ceremonies
Invitations
Receiving Lines and
Receptions
Formal Functions
Introductions
Seating Arrangements
Speaking Order for Guests
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Let’s Review
What is the difference between Courtesy and Protocol?
Name two proper ways to stand at attention.
What is the proper way to salute?
Where do you place the flag in a staff meeting?
In what order do you salute the National Ensign when
arriving/reporting to the quarterdeck?
What uniform clothing do you always remove before
entering a mess deck?
Upon receiving an invitation for a formal dinner, dress
attire was not specified. What should you do?
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