Transcript Naval Traditions, Customs, Honors and Courtesy

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Naval Traditions, Customs,
Honors and Courtesy
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The Salute
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History of the salute
– Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends
for identification.
– Borgias Family -- assassination by dagger was
common. It was customary to approach other
men with raised hand.
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The Salute
– U.S. Navy carried tradition over from
British Royal Navy--juniors uncovered
to address seniors--was shortened to
the salute as it is known today.
– Significance of salute today
• Time-honored tradition of courtesy
among military personnel.
• Expression of mutual pride and respect.
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Types of Salutes
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Hand salute
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Hand salute under arms
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Present arms
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Sword salute
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“Eyes right" when passing in review
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Aboard Ships
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Reporting aboard
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Disembarking vessel
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Salute officers at the first meeting of the day.
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Salute the CO and all officers senior to
him/her on every meeting.
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Aboard Small Boats
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Personnel in charge of boat not
underway salute officers that come
alongside or pass nearby. Rendering
Honors
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Boat coxswain salutes all officers
entering or leaving the boat.
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Aboard Small Boats
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During morning or evening colors: the boat
will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat
officer will come to attention and salute. All
others will remain seated.
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During the National Anthem
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Not in formation and covered -- stand at
attention, face the national ensign or the
direction from which the music is coming,
salute upon hearing the first note and hold
until the last note is played.
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During the National Anthem
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In formation and covered -- formation is
brought to attention/order arms. Formation
commander faces national ensign or music
and renders the salute for the formation.
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Uncovered--face national ensign or music
and stand at attention.
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During the National Anthem
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If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at
attention, place right hand over heart.
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These rules apply to foreign national
anthems as well.
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National Ensign
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When passed by or passing the national
ensign as it is being carried, or is uncased, or
is in a military formation, all naval personnel
shall salute. General Orders
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Salute when boarding or disembarking
vessels.
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This also applies to foreign national ensigns.
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First Salutes Ensign
Second Salute the OOD
Requesting permission to come aboard
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Military Funerals
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Naval personnel remain covered while in the
open, but uncovered during the committal
service at the grave.
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During burial service at sea, all personnel
remain covered throughout the committal.
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Military Funerals
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As a general rule, remain covered for military
ceremonies, but uncovered for religious
ceremonies.
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Personnel render salutes whenever honors
are rendered.
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In Buildings
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Do not salute unless in the official capacity
(on watch).
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Salute in buildings only when failure to do so
might cause embarrassment or a
misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAF).
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When reporting to an office, do not render a
salute.
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Outside
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If seated, a junior should rise and face the
senior and render a salute and appropriate
greeting.
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When reporting on deck or outside ashore
naval personnel will be covered and will
render a salute.
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In vehicle
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Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in
vehicles.
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Those officers in the vehicle will return
salutes as required.
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The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if
stopped, but has the option when moving for
safety reasons.
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Overtaking
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When a junior passes a senior, pass to the
left, salute when abreast and say "By your
leave, sir or ma'am." The senior will return
the salute and say, "Very well" or "Carry
on”.
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If seniority is unknown: always salute if in
doubt.
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Saluting situations - Walking
with a Senior
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Always walk to the left of the senior.
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If the senior is saluted by personnel who are
senior to the officer, do not salute until the
senior officer does.
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Meeting Seniors
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Render salute at six paces or the nearest
point of approach.
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Hold salute until returned.
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Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good
morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am"
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Meeting Seniors
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Salutes are rendered to all officers of the
Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard, foreign military officers, and civilian
officials who rate gun salutes.
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Relieving the watch
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"I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute)
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"I am ready to be relieved" (salute)
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"I relieve you, sir" (salute)
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"I stand relieved”
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When not to salute
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When uncovered.
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In formation, except on command.
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In a work detail (person in charge salutes).
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When engaged in athletics.
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When not to salute
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If both hands are full.
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In public places when inappropriate (i.e.,
restaurant).
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In public conveyances.
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At mess.
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WHEN IN
DOUBT,
SALUTE!
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Junior does not Salute
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Sternly request an immediate conference
with that individual.
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Remind the individual of the necessity for
respect and deference to seniors.
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Obtain a proper salute from the individual.
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Shipboard Courtesy Quarterdeck
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Honored, ceremonial part of a ship.
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Use proper boarding, disembarking
procedures.
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Keep immaculate and ceremonial.
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No smoking allowed in this area.
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Shipboard CourtesyQuarterdeck
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Keep hands out of pockets.
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Do not engage in horseplay.
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Don’t appear out of uniform.
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Shipboard CourtesyQuarterdeck
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 Officer
of the Deck is in charge and
represents the CO.
– Responsible for the safety and security of
the ship.
– All officers are subordinate except XO and
CDO.
– Same rules apply if OOD is enlisted.
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Boat and Vehicle Etiquette
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Seniors board last and leave first.
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Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit
forward.
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In or Near Enlisted Spaces
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Treat with respect.
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Always uncover if on the mess deck.
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These spaces are the enlisted person's
home!
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Officers in Sick Bay
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Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick
or injured).
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No smoking allowed.
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Officer and CPO Country
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What they are.
– Blue tile areas
– Wardroom
– Stateroom areas, “Officer Country”
– Chiefs Quarters
– CPO Mess
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Responses to Senior Officers
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"Yes, sir"
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"No, sir"
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"Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry
out your order, sir.
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"I do not know, but I will find out, sir"
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"No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't
blame others.
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Relationships Between Officers
and Enlisted
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Demonstrate mutual respect.
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Never become "buddy buddy”.
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Personal dignity is critical to successful
leadership.
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Relationships Between Officers
and Enlisted
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Be friendly and approachable.
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Be fair, consistent, and firm.
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Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition
-- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops.
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Praise in public, but reprimand in private.
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Courtesy
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Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors,
ladies first, etc.).
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End responses “ma'am”.
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YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!!
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Courtesy Calls
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Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48
hours of reporting.
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Call at the home of the CO, XO, and
Department Head within two weeks of
reporting. If married, wife should accompany
the officer.
– This courtesy is normally covered by a "Hail and
Farewell" party.
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Correspondence
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When addressing members down your chain
of command, or personnel of lesser rank than
the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R"
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When addressing members up the your
chain of command, or officers higher in rank,
sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R"
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Relations Between Junior and
Senior Officers
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Always treat with respect and deference.
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Don't "bad-mouth" seniors.
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Uncover when entering a room in which a
senior is present or is expected.
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Come to attention when a senior enters.
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Relations Between Junior and
Senior Officers
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Be punctual. Report back promptly when
tasked for action.
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Treat a request from a senior as an order.
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Never extend a handshake to a senior first.
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Never jump the chain of command.
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Wardroom Etiquette
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All officers belong to the wardroom mess.
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The officer will be asked to contribute to the
wardroom mess fund.
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The mess treasurer handles the money and
is an elected member.
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Wardroom Etiquette
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President of the Mess
– CO on small ships
– XO on large ships
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Seating
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Wardroom Rules of Etiquette
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Remove cover prior to entering mess.
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Always be in uniform (clean uniform).
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If necessary to leave the mess early, the
officer will excuse him or herself to the senior
officer present.
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Introduce any guests to others.
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Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom
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Never show up late for the mess.
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If unavoidable, apologize and request
permission to join.
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Don't loiter about the mess during working
hours.
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Don't be noisy or boisterous.
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Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom
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Don't talk shop, religion, or politics (yeah,
right!).
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Pay mess bill promptly.
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Wait for the senior member to sit before the
you do.
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No enlisted personnel allowed.
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Honors and Ceremonies
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Morning and Evening colors.
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Gun Salutes:
– Occasions for salutes are prescribed in Article
1013 of U.S. Navy Regulations.
– Procedures in NO pages 8-3 to 8-6.
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Honors Between Ships
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Given when ships or boats pass "close
aboard”. (600 yds for ships, 400 for
boats)
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Procedure between ships. (pg. 67)
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Dispensing with Honors.
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Dispensing with Honors
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Honors not rendered before 0800 or after
sunset unless international courtesy requires
it.
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Not exchanged between U.S. Naval vessels
engaged in tactical evolutions outside of port.
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Dispensing with honors
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The senior officer may dispense with honors.
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Honors are not rendered or required by
vessels with small bridge areas such as
submarines.
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Half-Masting the Ensign
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For deceased official or officer, as directed.
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When Directed by higher authority.
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Procedures
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Honors at Official Inspections
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Honor’s are rendered based on Inspecting
Officers Rank.
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Personal Flags and
Pennants
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Flag officers are entitled to personal
flags:
– Navy -- blue flag with white stars
– Marines -- red flag with gold stars
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Personal Flags and Pennants
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When a flag officer eligible for command at
sea is embarked on a ship, his/her flag is
displayed.
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The flag is also displayed on small boats and
vehicles when the flag officer is aboard.
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Personal Flags and Pennants
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Non-Flag Officers
– Broad Command Pennant
• Division of CV’s or CG’s
• Force, Flotilla, or squadron
• Aircraft Wing
– Burgee Command Pennant
• Division of ships
• Major subdivision of CVW
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Bow Insignia for Boats
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A boat assigned to an officer for regular
personal use carries Insignia on each bow as
follows:
• For a flag officer, stars as arranged on his/her flag
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Bow Insignia for Boats
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A boat assigned to an officer for regular
personal use carries Insignia on each bow as
follows:
– For a unit commander, a replica of the command
pennant
– For a CO or Chief of Staff who is not a flag
officer, an arrow
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Dressing / Full Dress Ship
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Dress ship:
– All national holidays except the 4th of July.
– When directed by a higher authority.
– "Holiday" Ensign.
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Dressing / Full Dress Ship
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Full Dress Ship:
– 4th of July, Washington's birthday.
– When directed by a higher authority
– Same flags as in dress ship, with:
• Rainbow of Signal Flags.
• When dressing ship for a foreign holiday, that nation's
flag is hoisted at the main mast in place of the U.S.
flag.
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Dining-In/Dining-Out
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Formal dinners given by members of a naval
unit, in order to demonstrate esprit de corps.
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Dining-In -- only military officers from that
unit.
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Dining-Out -- military officers and their civilian
spouses or friends.
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Dining-In/Dining-Out
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Typical Dining-In / Out:
– The dinner
– Toasts
– Fines
– Decorum
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Naval Customs and Traditions
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First duty of every member of the naval
service is to learn and conform to customs
and traditions. It is the responsibility of
everyone to know Navy heritage.
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Naval Customs and Traditions
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Etiquette and discipline are founded upon
customs and traditions.
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Process of socialization and learning a form
of "corporate culture”.
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Custom
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Acts which are uniformly followed over a long
period of time. A time-honored set of
practices that have the force of law.
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Tradition
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The passing down of elements of a culture
from generation to generation. Developed
from the performance of our own personnel.
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CUSTOMS
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Tending the Side
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Dipping the Ensign
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Ship Launchings / Commissioning’s
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Captains Mast
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Crossing the Line
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