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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?• 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.