PA - Military Customs and Courtesies

Identify when saluting is appropriate.

Required when in uniform; exchanged on- and off-duty and on- and off-base Exchanged when meeting outdoors and must be rendered during ceremonial occasions and in public gatherings when National Anthem or bugle call "To the Colors" is played Required during situations outdoors when the US flag is honored and during the playing of "Ruffles and Flourishes" when specific individuals are being honored (Take, Shake, Salute) o If an uncased flag passes by in a parade/ceremony, salute when the flag comes within six paces of you and hold salute until flag passes six paces behind you Required to staff cars when there is an occupant in the car Required between those junior and senior in rank (if individuals are same rank, salutes may be exchanged); If juniors walking together meet a senior, the juniors salute simultaneously. If a junior salutes a group of seniors, the seniors return the salute simultaneously. Salute should be initiated by a junior, a verbal greeting should follow by both members, and the senior should return the salute To an officer of one of the sister services or sovereign power If a group of individuals (standing still, not in formation) is approached by a senior, the first person who recognizes the senior should call the rest to attention, and each individual should render a hand salute. If the group is walking, all should salute simultaneously. If a group of individuals is in formation and a senior approaches, the person in charge of the formation should call the formation to attention, and then only the person in charge should salute. If a formation is marching, it continues the march while only the person in charge salutes. Members of work details do not salute; however, the individual in charge of the detail comes to attention and salutes while the other members continue with their duties. If an officer stops to converse with an enlisted member or another officer junior in grade salutes should be exchanged before and after their conversation. This is, in effect, "reporting to" the senior ranking officer. Salutes are not exchanged between enlisted members.

Define military customs and courtesies.

Military custom: a social convention (act or ceremony) stemming from tradition and enforced as an unwritten law Military courtesy: guidance in written form

Describe the correct procedure for reporting to a senior officer.

1. Knock once on the door in the middle 2. When told to enter, walk directly (squaring any corners) to within two paces of the desk 3. Come to attention (eyes caged forward) 4. Salute; hold salute until it is returned 5. Remain standing at attention until you are dismissed or told to be seated 6. If you were directed to report, state: "Sir (Ma'am), OT Ross reports as ordered." If you are reporting on your own, state: "Sir (Ma'am), OT Ross reports." 7. From the same location you reported in, SALUTE and state, "Good Morning (afternoon or evening), Sir (Ma'am)." 8. After your salute is returned, drop your salute, execute the proper facing movement and depart

Recognize various enlisted and officer rank insignia.

Airman Basic has worn insignia Airman has the star and one wing stripe Airman First Class has the star and two stripes Senior Airman has the star and three stripes Staff Sgt has three stripes and a bottom stripe (4 total) ] Junior Noncomissioned- Tech Sgt. has three stripes and two bottom stripes (5 total) ] Officers Master Sgt. has the 6 stripes (top stripe) } First Sgt. has the above with a diamond in middle } Senior Master Sgt. has 7 stripes (two top stripes) }SENIOR NCOs First Sgt. has the above with a diamond in middle } Chief Master Sgt. has 8 stripes (three top stripes) } Command Chief Master Sgt. has the above with a star in middle Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force has 8 stripes, an eagle in the middle, and a crest where the bottom star is on the other lower ranks Second Lt. has a gold bar First Lt. has a silver bar Captain has two silver bars connected Major has a gold oak leaf > Lt. Col. Has a silver oak leaf > Field Grade Officers Col. Has a silver eagle > Brigadier General has one star ] Major General has two stars ] GENERAL OFFICERS Lt. General has three stars ] General has four stars ]

Identify common "do's and don'ts" of military etiquette.

DON'T: 1. Apple Polishing or sucking up out of selfishness or fear of reprisal 2. Tardiness 3. Violating the Chain of Command 4. Leaning on a senior's desk 5. Indebtedness 6. Appearing encumbered while in uniform 7. Public Display of Affection (PDA) 8. Poor Appearance in public DO: 1. Do your job out of dedication, display good manners, cooperation, loyalty, and respect 2. Arrive on time if not early 3. Use the chain of command and report to supervisor just above you (don't skip them and report to a higher up) 4. Stand unless a senior instructs you to sit 5. Pay back debts on time 6. Keep uniform crisp and hands free if possible 7. Appear professionally always 8. Keep your mind on places that are off-limits and on-limits and avoid those places that are off-limits; keep a professional appearance