Transcript Document
Customs and Courtisies:
The Salute
By: MIDN 3/C Austyn Sutton
The History of the Salute
• Showing of “Weapon” Hand
• Medieval Origins
• Heavy Hats
Who to Salute
• All commissioned and warrant officers of the United States Armed
Forces
• Do you salute foreign officer?
• All NSCC Officers
• Medal of Honor Recipients
• The President of the United States
When to Salute
Checklist
• Am I…
• Indoors?
• If no, move on.
• Covered?
• If yes, move on.
• Between 6 and 30 paces away?
• If yes, move on.
• Approaching a commissioned officer, MoH recipient, or President of the
United States?
• If yes, salute.
Tricky Scenarios
• Do I…
• Salute when indoors?
• Salute when uncovered?
• Salute an officer not in uniform?
• Who…
• Salutes first?
• When…
• Do I salute?
How to Salute
Greetings
• Good Morning Sir/Ma’am
• 0500-1200
• Good Afternoon Sir/Ma’am
• 1201-1700
• Good Evening Sir/Ma’am
• 1701-2200
• Should you only greet officers?
Quiz
I Quiz Again
What did I miss?
The National Ensign
• When?
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Raising of Colors
Lowering of Colors
Passing of Colors
National Anthem is Heard
• How?
• Face Flag and Salute
• Face Music and Salute
• POA with Hand over heart
Gangway Procedures
• Boarding
• Walk halfway up gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on.
• Departing
• Walk halfway down gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on.
Speaking to Officers, Superiors, and Peers
• When speaking to officers, instructors, midshipman:
• Stand at attention unless told otherwise
• Address person by their title or rank
• Use full sentences and avoid slang
• Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc.
• When speaking to Chiefs or Petty Officers
• Stand at parade rest unless told otherwise
• Address person by their title or rank
• Use full sentences and avoid slang
• Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc.
Questions?
Come at me bro.