# Presentation: 038293

## Customs and Courtesies

- CAPP 151, 1 January 1989
- AFPAM 36-2241, Vol. 1, 1 July 1995

## Overview

- Custom and Courtesy Defined
- Respect for the Flag
- Saluting
- Rank, Recognition and Respect
- Titles of Address
- Military Etiquette

## Custom and Courtesy Defined

- _Custom_:  An act or ceremony stemming from tradition which is enforceable as an unwritten law.
- _Courtesy_:  An act of respect or politeness paid to people or symbols.  Military courtesy is based on mutual respect among members of a unique profession.

## Respect for the Flag

- _Two musical tributes_:  National Anthem and To the Colors-- Once first note is played:
- Uniform--Outdoors:  Come to attention, face the flag (or direction of music) and salute.
- Uniform-- Indoors:  Face the flag and stand at attention, do not salute.
- Civilian Clothing--Outdoors:  Same action as in uniform--salute is right hand over the heart (hat over the left shoulder).			           (cont)

## Respect for the Flag 		               (cont)

- Civilian Clothing--Indoors:  Stand at attention and place right hand over the heart.
- Vehicle:  Driver stops, all personnel remain quietly seated (do not get out of the vehicle).
- _Disposition of the Flag_:  When condition is no longer a fitting emblem for display, destroy it in a dignified manner--burning.		        (cont)

## Respect for the Flag 		            (cont)

- _Flag Ceremonies_:
- Reveille:  Signals the start of the official duty day--_National Anthem_ or _To the Colors_ is played.
- Retreat:  Serves a twofold purpose; signals end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag.		        (cont)

## Respect for the Flag 		(continued)

- _Reville_:  Military style uniform--render military salute.  Other CAP uniform or civilian clothes--stand at attention with right hand over heart (remove headdress).
- _Retreat_:  Bugle call “Retreat” sounded, followed by either National Anthem or To the Colors--stop, face, salute.  Vehicle; stop and sit at attention.

## Saluting

- Courtesy exchanged between members of CAP when in military-style uniform--greeting and symbol of mutual respect.
- _Do Salute_:
- When in military-style uniform.
- President, Medal of Honor recipients, commissioned and warrant officers.
- Indoors when formally reporting in to an officer senior in rank.
- On military installation--salute all officers, warrant officers, and staff vehicles (flag or metal plate).       (cont)

## Saluting 					    (cont)

- _Do Not Salute_:
- When carrying articles in both hands--verbal greeting should be exchanged.
- Designated covered area/no salute area (aircraft marshaling/flightline).
- Military formation--senior person salutes.
- Public gathering--sporting event.

## Rank, Recognition and Respect (R3)

- R3 are common acts of courtesy by all CAP members that aid in maintaining discipline and promoting smooth conduct of affairs.
- Always give seniors position of honor:  Right.
- Report-in by removing hat, knocking **once **and entering when told to do so--two paces from desk, halt, salute and report-in.
- Rise and stand at attention when senior official enters the room.				            (cont)

## Rank, Recognition and Respect 							               (cont) 

- Junior personnel enter aircraft/automobiles first (sit to the left) and exit last.
- Military courtesy and respect are “two-way streets”--officers must practice courtesy and good human relations when dealing with subordinates.
- RHIP--rank has its privileges--do not abuse.

## Titles of Address

- All military personnel are addressed by their title/rank--acceptable for senior person to address subordinates by first name.
- Sir, Ma’am, Doctor, Chaplain, Father, etc., in place of title/rank can all be used.
- Cadets are addressed by “Cadet” or by their title/rank by senior members (Mr or Miss is acceptable).

## Military Etiquette

- Etiquette is defined as common, everyday courtesy.  Everyone must practice good manners such as:
- Say “Please” and “Thank You”
- Don’t keep people waiting
- Don’t gossip
- Use proper telephone etiquette
- Call if you’re going to be late
- Don’t interrupt

## Summary

- Custom and Courtesy Defined
- Respect for the Flag
- Saluting
- Rank, Recognition and Respect
- Titles of Address
- Military Etiquette