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Customs and Courtesies Objectives (pg 34-43) Describe why customs are important in the military Identify Situations where saluting is required Describe procedures to report to an officer. Quick Write. Jot down 3 everyday customs you think are important. Why are they important?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES OBJECTIVES (PG 34-43)
DESCRIBE WHY CUSTOMS ARE IMPORTANT IN THE MILITARY
IDENTIFY SITUATIONS WHERE SALUTING IS REQUIRED
DESCRIBE PROCEDURES TO REPORT TO AN OFFICER
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WHY ARE CUSTOMS IMPORTANT IN THE MILITARY?
get along with others Morale, discipline, & esprit de corps Encourage allegiance Reminder of sacrifice Respect for the chain of command (COC) Build self-discipline Honor those who have served Reach goals
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WHAT IS THE POSITION OF HONOR? custom of sitting or walking to the left of people in
senior positions
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HOW TO SALUTE
The tip of your right forefinger touches the lower part of your headgear just to the right of your eye or the right eyebrow if you are not wearing headgear.
Your upper arm is parallel to the ground.
Your thumb and fingers extend and join.
A straight line forms between the tip of your middle finger and elbow.
Stand erect and face the person you are saluting.
Drop the salute by moving your hand smoothly to your side in one motion.
WHOM TO SALUTE
The President of the United States Commissioned & warrant officers of the U.S. Armed
Forces Officers of friendly foreign nations Secretary of Defense & Secretary of AF
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WHEN TO SALUTE meet a senior officer outdoors saluted by a junior officer indoors at specified times Conclusion of outdoor conversation w? Sr officer Officially marked vehicle Officer approaches a group outdoors
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WHY IS RESPECT FOR RANK IMPORTANT?
Maintains discipline Promotes proper military bearing
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Walk, ride, or sit to the left of a senior person. Stand when a senior officer speaks to you. Get out of a parked vehicle before speaking to a
senior officer who is outside the vehicle. A senior officer enters an automobile last and exits
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MILITARY TABOOS
Leaning or flopping against a senior’s desk Inappropriate conduct while in uniform "Bootlicking," or courting favor with a superior Engaging in gossip Engaging in vulgar conduct and using vulgar
language superior officer Antwone.wmv
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PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING TO AN OFFICER?(PG 38-39)
EntranceKnock once-- wait for an answer.March in at attention.Take most direct route to the officer.Halt about two paces from the officer or desk. Face the officer directly.
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REPORTING PROCEDURES (CONT’D) Reporting
Report w/snap & precision.When at saluting position—begin reporting statement.Hold salute until statement complete & officer returns salute.Stand at attention until otherwise ordered.When conversation finished--come to attention--salute until
officer returns salute.
Departure Drop your salute. Complete appropriate facing movements. March the most direct route to the door. Maintain proper military bearing at all times.
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