Transcript Customs and Courtesies - Sarasota Military Academy

Customs and Courtesies
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Custom and Courtesy Defined
Respect for the Flag
Saluting
Rank, Recognition and Respect
Titles of Address
Military Etiquette
Custom and Courtesy Defined
• Custom: An act or ceremony stemming
from tradition which is enforceable as an
unwritten law.
• Courtesy: An act of respect or politeness
paid to people or symbols. Military
courtesy is based on mutual respect among
members of a unique profession.
Respect for the Flag
• Two musical tributes: National Anthem and
To the Colors-- Once first note is played:
– Uniform--Outdoors: Come to attention, face the
flag (or direction of music) and salute.
– Uniform-- Indoors: Face the flag and stand at
attention, do not salute.
– Civilian Clothing--Outdoors: Same action as in
uniform--salute is right hand over the heart (hat
over the left shoulder).
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Respect for the Flag
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– Civilian Clothing--Indoors: Stand at attention
and place right hand over the heart.
– Vehicle: Driver stops, all personnel remain
quietly seated (do not get out of the vehicle).
• Disposition of the Flag: When condition is no
longer a fitting emblem for display, destroy it
in a dignified manner--burning.
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Respect for the Flag
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• Flag Ceremonies:
– Reveille: Signals the start of the official duty
day--National Anthem or To the Colors is
played.
– Retreat: Serves a twofold purpose; signals end
of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony
for paying respect to the flag.
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Respect for the Flag
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• Reville: Military style uniform--render
military salute. Civilian clothes--stand at
attention with right hand over heart (remove
headdress).
• Retreat: Bugle call “Retreat” sounded,
followed by either National Anthem or To
the Colors--stop, face, salute. Vehicle; stop
and sit at attention.
Saluting
• Courtesy exchanged between members of
JROTC when in military-style uniform-greeting and symbol of mutual respect.
• Do Salute:
– When in military-style uniform.
– President, Medal of Honor recipients, commissioned
and warrant officers.
– Indoors when formally reporting in to an officer senior
in rank.
– On military installation--salute all officers, warrant
officers, and staff vehicles (flag or metal plate).
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Saluting
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• Do Not Salute:
– When carrying articles in both hands--verbal
greeting should be exchanged.
– Designated covered area/no salute area (SMA
on Campus after Formation).
– Military formation--senior person salutes.
– Public gathering--sporting event.
Rank, Recognition and Respect (R3)
• R3 are common acts of courtesy by all
JROTC members that aid in maintaining
discipline and promoting smooth conduct of
affairs.
– Always give seniors position of honor: Right.
– Report-in by removing hat, knocking once and
entering when told to do so--two paces from
desk, halt, salute and report-in.
– Rise and stand at attention when senior official
enters the room.
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Rank, Recognition and Respect
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– Junior personnel enter automobiles first (sit to
the left) and exit last.
– Military courtesy and respect are “two-way
streets”--officers must practice courtesy and
good human relations when dealing with
subordinates.
– RHIP--rank has its privileges--do not abuse.
Titles of Address
• All military personnel are addressed by
their title/rank--acceptable for senior person
to address subordinates by first name.
– Sir, Ma’am, Doctor, Chaplain, Father, etc., in
place of title/rank can all be used.
– Cadets are addressed by “Cadet” or by their
title/rank by senior members (Mr or Miss is
acceptable).
Military Etiquette
• Etiquette is defined as common, everyday
courtesy. Everyone must practice good
manners such as:
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Say “Please” and “Thank You”
Don’t keep people waiting
Don’t gossip
Use proper telephone etiquette
Call if you’re going to be late
Don’t interrupt
Summary
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Custom and Courtesy Defined
Respect for the Flag
Saluting
Rank, Recognition and Respect
Titles of Address
Military Etiquette
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