Navy Pride and
Professionalism
Lesson 1.8
Military Etiquette and
Courtesy
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Lesson Overview
• In this lesson, you will learn proper
military etiquette and how to observe it,
how to render proper military courtesy,
and when and how to render a proper
salute.
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Military Etiquette and
Courtesy
• Today’s Sailors should:
– act in a military and seamanlike manner
– put the good of the ship and the Navy before
personal likes and dislikes
– obey the rules of military courtesy and etiquette
as well as the rules of military law
– demonstrate loyalty, self-control, honesty, and
truthfulness
– know what to do in an emergency and how to do it
with the least waste of time and with minimum
confusion
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Etiquette
“A code of ethical behavior regarding
professional practice or action among
the members of a profession in their
dealings with each other: military
etiquette.”
Webster’s Dictionary
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Courtesy
“An excellence of manners or social
Conduct; polite behavior; done or
performed as a matter of courtesy or
protocol: a courtesy call on the base
commander.”
Webster’s Dictionary
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Officer and CPO Country
• Some points to remember:
– These areas should be entered only when
on official business
– These passageways are NOT shortcuts
– If entering the wardroom, or any
compartment or office of an officer or a
CPO, remove your hat, unless you are on
watch and wearing the duty belt
– Always knock before entering an officer’s
or a chief petty officer’s room
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Divine Worship Services
What are some courtesies and etiquettes
that might apply?
• Passing the word – “Divine services are
being held in the crew’s lounge. The
smoking lamp is out, knock off all games
and unnecessary work. Maintain silence
about the decks during Divine Services.”
• Uncovering – When entering the space, even
if on watch, uncover. Remain covered
during Jewish ceremonies.
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Military Ceremonies
What are some courtesies and etiquettes
that might apply in these situations?
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Change of
Command
Recognition of accomplishments, eating
arrangements, order of events and speakers,
acknowledgement of dignitaries, presenting
commissioning pennant to outgoing CO
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Flag Folding
Ceremony
A way to honor the flag on special days, like
Memorial Day or Veterans Day, and is
sometimes used at retirement ceremonies
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Awards
Ceremonies
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Retirement
Ceremonies
Command recognition of performance
Command recognition of service to country,
seating arrangements, order of events and
speakers, acknowledgement of dignitaries and
family
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Quarterdeck Rules
• Don’t be loud or sloppy in its vicinity
• Never appear on the Quarterdeck unless you are in
complete uniform
• Never smoke, have coffee cups, soda cans or bottles on
the Quarterdeck
• Never cross or walk on the Quarterdeck except when
necessary
• Don’t lounge on or in the vicinity of the Quarterdeck
• When on the Quarterdeck, salute whenever the
Quarterdeck watch salutes (as during a gun salute)
Any others?
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Small Boat Etiquette
Basic Rules
• Seniors board last and exit first
• Seniors sit farthest aft
• Coxswain salutes all officers boarding the boat
• Enlisted personnel seated forward do not salute
• Enlisted personnel seated aft rise and salute
officers boarding (rise only when safety permits)
What about aircraft? Van or bus? What rules apply?
The same rules apply.
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Addressing and
Introducing Personnel
• How would you introduce your Commanding
Officer to a member of your family?
“This is COMMANDER Jones, my Commanding Officer.”
• What is the proper way of introducing the ship’s
Dental Officer to someone from another command?
“This is Dr. Brown, our Dental Officer. ”
or
“This is Lieutenant Commander Kilburn, my Division Officer.”
or
“This is Master Chief Petty Officer Jones”
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Saluting and Flag Etiquette
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The Salute
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“National Standard”
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The Salute
Simple and Dignified
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The Flag
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and
to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Summary
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Respect for Seniors
Entering into Officer or CPO Country
Divine Worship Services
Military Ceremonies
Quarterdeck
Small Boat Etiquette
Addressing and introducing personnel
Saluting and Flag Etiquette
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Summary Cont.
• Honor - “conduct ourselves in the highest
ethical manner in all relationships with peers,
superiors and subordinates”
• Courage - “the value that gives us the moral
and mental strength to do what is right, even in
the face of personal or professional adversity.”
• Commitment - “I will obey the orders . . .”
We will demand respect up and down the chain of
command. “
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