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Saluting Flag Etiquette (National Flag) Boarding or Leaving A Military Vessel Ship Etiquette Wardroom Etiquette Seating Arrangements Funeral ServicesFormal FunctionsInvitations Introductions Speaking Order for Guests
Situations Where Courtesy & Protocol are Important to You as an AUX Leader:
Situations Where Courtesy & Protocol are Important to You as an AUX Leader:
Courtesy and Protocol bring tradition and decorum to Team CG and are especially important when an Auxiliarist is in uniform on a CG base, vessel or at a formal Auxiliary event.
As a unit leader, understanding the practice of Courtesy and Protocol are important qualities contributing to how your Watch is perceived.
*You should serve as a role model for your unit by becoming familiar with and
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The Formal Event of the Year for Most UnitsRecognize Outgoing Officers and Your Unit’s AccomplishmentsInstall New Unit OfficersRecognition and Awards for Top PerformersEnergizes the Members if Done Well (and vice-versa!)Opportunity for Gold and Silver Team CG members to meet and network in a social setting
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Appoint COW Committee Early in Year* Include Member(s) with Prior
ExperiencePick the Right People and Make Their Assignments Early On – consider ICS modelReserve COW Facility Early in YearPeriodic Updates as COW Approaches Choose Master of Ceremonies
* Comfortable Group Speaker* Familiar with CG Protocol
Setting the COW DateSetting the COW DateSetting the COW DateSetting the COW Date
Check District/Division/Flotilla CalendarsAvoid Holiday Weekends and N-TRAINAvoid Travel Conflicts between eventsSubmit to DCO (or DCP) to get ApprovalDivisions submit date to D11N Web Calendar
Invited Honored Guests – Formal Invitation* Paying vs. Non-Paying Invites (Gold Side Usually Under Orders – Reimbursed)
* Include a Guest* Invite at Least Two Months in Advance* Include Specifics in the Invitation – date, location, time, directions * Uniform –Unit Leader Chooses -Based On Member Convenience and District Protocol * RSVP Date and Contact Person
Consider Introducing Guests by Source:* “From the United States Coast Guard”* “From USCG Auxiliary National Staff”* “From the USCG Auxiliary D11N”* “Other Distinguished Guests”
Use Proper Rank or Office and Formal Title, and Also Introduce Their GuestIntroduce Highest Rank or Office First, then Continue in Descending Order
Closing RemarksClosing RemarksClosing RemarksClosing RemarksFinal Remarks - Special Guests Not Involved in Formal Program May Make Brief Statements
Turn Over Leadership to Incoming Unit Leader* Transfer the Gavel * Transfer Unit Flag * Elected Officer Pennants* Brief remarks from Incoming Unit Leader
Unit Leader Closing Comments * Thank COW Committee Members* Final Thanks to Honored Guests and Speakers* Adjourn COW and Wish Guests a Safe Trip