UNIT 3 MILITARY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES, ETIQUETTE AND CEREMONIES
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!