UNIT 3 MILITARY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES,

ETIQUETTE AND CEREMONIES

Customs and courtesies are the way by which nations and individuals pay respect to distinguished persons and foreign governments.

Customs, Courtesies,

Etiquette, and Ceremonies

They are not rendered to governments that the U.S. does not recognize or to officials who request that they not be rendered.

Customs, Courtesies,

Etiquette, and Ceremonies

You render honors when passing

the USS ARIZONA memorial.

Ceremonies

COURTESIES ARE SALUTES TO SHIPS, TO

HIGH RANKING AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO

NATIONS

Reminds us of the greatness of America

The American Flag and

Flag Etiquette

The American Flag

The standard of honor under which we

live. The flag is a symbol of our people,

land and institutions.

Our Flag

The flag signifies a

people dedicated to

liberty, justice, and

freedom for all.

Our Flag

Stands for the courageous, earnest, and

unselfish experiences of those who have

given us strength as a nation

Proper display of the flag demonstrates

the ultimate respect for the flag of our

nation.

Our Flag

It is customary to display the flag only

from sunrise to sunset on buildings and

on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

The U.S. Flag can be displayed twenty-four hours a

day when properly illuminated during the hours of

darkness

QUESTIONS 1-5

Display the

flag at every:

• public institution

• school

The

American Flag

NJROTC cadets

observing colors

at their school

New Year's Day

Inauguration Day

Lincoln's Birthday

Easter Sunday

Armed Forces Day

Memorial Day

Flag Day

Independence Day

Other Important

Days

Ensure the flag is displayed on:

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Navy Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Birthdays of States

Washington's Birthday

Memorial Day

(Will be flown at half-m

ast until noon)

Veteran's Day

The flag should be displayed daily in or

near every polling (voting) place on

election days.

When the flag is in such condition that

it is no longer a fitting emblem for

display, it should be destroyed in a

dignified way, preferably by burning.

Military personnel follow specific

procedures in showing their respect

to the flag and the national anthem.

Honoring and Saluting the Flag

Demonstrates respect for our:

• Nation

• Fellow citizens

• Proud heritage we share

QUESTIONS 6-9

FLAG

COURTESIES

• When outdoors in

uniform

• When outdoors in

civilian clothes

• To an escorted

flag

• On a stationary

flagstaff

• During indoor

ceremonies

When outdoors in

uniform, stand at

attention facing

the flag and salute.

While in civilian clothes you hear the

national anthem, come to attention and

face in the direction of the music

OUTDOORS

IN UNIFORM

When the national

anthem or “To the

Colors” is played,

stand at attention,

face the flag, and

render the military

salute.

If the flag is not

visible, face the

music and salute.

The salute begins on the first note of

the music and is held until the last note.

On a military base, at the first note of the national

anthem all vehicles come to a complete stop and

passengers sit quietly until the last note

An Escorted Flag

When attending any

outdoor event in

uniform and the

U.S. flag is escorted

past you, stand at

attention, face the

front, and render

the appropriate

salute when the flag

is 6 paces from your

position.

Do not salute flags on

stationary flagstaffs

except during

reveille and retreat.

QUESTIONS 10-14

The flag is flown at

half staff to honor

and pay respect to

deceased persons

of national

importance.

Half Staff

Half Staff means the

flag is flown one-half

the distance

between the top and

bottom of the staff

Half Staff

The flag is flown at

half staff to honor

and pay respect to

deceased persons

of national

importance.

Half Staff

QUESTIONS 15-17

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.

The Pledge of Allegiance

Describe the meanings of the twelve

components of the Pledge of Allegiance.

• I

• PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

• OF THE UNITED STATES

• OF AMERICA

• AND TO THE REPUBLIC

• FOR WHICH IT STANDS

I: You and me, an individual, a person

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Take a vow, an

oath, a promise—Duty owed to your country, observance of obligation.

A symbol of liberty, freedom, that which we as free men and women do

so jealously cherish.

OF THE UNITED STATES: Joined together,

combined, produced by two or more persons, a union our

forefathers put together in 1776, to make us a united people free of a tyrant or an oppressor.

OF AMERICA: A land blessed with brotherhood from

sea to shining sea. A land full of natural resources, a land

where anyone can do what he/she wants as long as it does not violate the rights of another.

• ONE NATION

• UNDER GOD

• INDIVISIBLE

• WITH LIBERTY

• AND JUSTICE

• FOR ALL

ONE NATION: A body of people associated with a

particular territory, who are conscious of their unity. One

body of people speaking the same language, and yet opening doors to those foreign to us and saying welcome.

UNDER GOD: Meaning we have been so blessed.

INDIVISIBLE: Incapable of being divided. Even when

our own internal problems our people, when sensing

someone trying to take away our freedom, will answer the call to put down an adversary. We will unite.

WITH LIBERTY: Freedom from outside control.

Freedom from captivity, freedom from dictatorship, with the

right to choose our own government.

AND JUSTICE: The quality of being just, equitable,

fair treatment for all, regardless of social background or

economic standing. The right to be heard, to see our accusers, to question why.

FOR ALL: Not just a chosen few, but for everyone in

the land.

Military formations never recite the

pledge

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.

QUESTIONS 18-21

Reveille is the signal for the START of the

official duty day

RETREAT is the signal for the END of the

official duty day

Types of Ceremonies

(concerning the U.S. Flag)

• Parades

~ Ceremonial

~ Street

• Funerals and Special Ceremonies

• Reviews

• Decorations

COMMANDER OF TROOPS is the senior

officer taking part in it

QUESTIONS 22-26

Ceremonies

Formal events commemorating, honoring,

and recognizing individuals, groups, or

achievements

MILITARY REVIEW CONSISTS OF:

-!FORMATION OF THE UNIT

-!PRESENTATION AND HONORS -!INSPECTION (TROOPING THE LINE)

-!PASS IN REVIEW

Formation of the Unit The line on which the cadets are to form and along

which they are to march in the review area is

marked out by the host organization for the review

FORMATION OF THE UNIT

If three services (Navy, Marine, Army) are

participating jointly in an NJROTC unit’s

review, the order of march is Army, Marine

Corps and Navy last.

TROOPING THE LINE

The formal part of a review during which an

inspection is made

Pass in Review

PASS IN REVIEW PROCEDURES

After the reviewing officer has taken his/her position

in the reviewing area and the cadets are at attention,

the commander of the troops commands, “PASS IN

REVIEW”

When performing a Pass in Review, the platoon

commander executes eyes right when the platoon is

within six (6) paces from the nearest member of the

reviewing party.

Presentations and Honors

Held to present:

• NJROTC awards

and decorations

• U.S. decorations

• Organizational

colors

• Foreign

decorations

Presentation of

Decorations

Street Parade

STREET PARADES ARE ORGANIZED AND

DIRECTED BY A PERSON WHO IS

DESIGNATED AS THE “GRAND MARSHALL”

Importance

of Participation

• It's an important

part of training.

• It brings credit to

school and unit.

• Strut your stuff!