1. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 1 Naval Traditions, Customs, Honors and Courtesy

2. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 2 The Salute History of the salute History of the salute –Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends for identification. –Borgias Family -- assassination by dagger was common. It was customary to approach other men with raised hand.

3. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 3 The Salute –U.S. Navy carried tradition over from British Royal Navy--juniors uncovered to address seniors--was shortened to the salute as it is known today. –Significance of salute today Time-honored tradition of courtesy among military personnel.Time-honored tradition of courtesy among military personnel. Expression of mutual pride and respect.Expression of mutual pride and respect.

4. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 4 Types of Salutes Hand salute Hand salute Hand salute under arms Hand salute under arms Present arms Present arms Sword salute Sword salute “Eyes right" when passing in review “Eyes right" when passing in review

5. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 5 Aboard Ships Reporting aboard Reporting aboard Disembarking vessel Disembarking vessel Salute officers at the first meeting of the day. Salute officers at the first meeting of the day. Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting. Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting.

6. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 6 Aboard Small Boats Personnel in charge of boat not underway salute officers that come alongside or pass nearby. Rendering Honors Personnel in charge of boat not underway salute officers that come alongside or pass nearby. Rendering Honors Boat coxswain salutes all officers entering or leaving the boat. Boat coxswain salutes all officers entering or leaving the boat.

7. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 7 Aboard Small Boats During morning or evening colors: the boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All others will remain seated. During morning or evening colors: the boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All others will remain seated.

8. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 8 During the National Anthem Not in formation and covered -- stand at attention, face the national ensign or the direction from which the music is coming, salute upon hearing the first note and hold until the last note is played. Not in formation and covered -- stand at attention, face the national ensign or the direction from which the music is coming, salute upon hearing the first note and hold until the last note is played.

9. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 9 During the National Anthem In formation and covered -- formation is brought to attention/order arms. Formation commander faces national ensign or music and renders the salute for the formation. In formation and covered -- formation is brought to attention/order arms. Formation commander faces national ensign or music and renders the salute for the formation. Uncovered--face national ensign or music and stand at attention. Uncovered--face national ensign or music and stand at attention.

10. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 10 During the National Anthem If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart. If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart. These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well. These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well.

11. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 11 National Ensign When passed by or passing the national ensign as it is being carried, or is uncased, or is in a military formation, all naval personnel shall salute. General Orders When passed by or passing the national ensign as it is being carried, or is uncased, or is in a military formation, all naval personnel shall salute. General Orders Salute when boarding or disembarking vessels. Salute when boarding or disembarking vessels. This also applies to foreign national ensigns. This also applies to foreign national ensigns.

12. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 12 First Salutes Ensign Second Salute the OOD Requesting permission to come aboard

13. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 13 Military Funerals Naval personnel remain covered while in the open, but uncovered during the committal service at the grave. Naval personnel remain covered while in the open, but uncovered during the committal service at the grave. During burial service at sea, all personnel remain covered throughout the committal. During burial service at sea, all personnel remain covered throughout the committal.

14. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 14 Military Funerals As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies. As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies. Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered. Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered.

15. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 15 In Buildings Do not salute unless in the official capacity (on watch). Do not salute unless in the official capacity (on watch). Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAF). Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAF). When reporting to an office, do not render a salute. When reporting to an office, do not render a salute.

16. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 16 Outside If seated, a junior should rise and face the senior and render a salute and appropriate greeting. If seated, a junior should rise and face the senior and render a salute and appropriate greeting. When reporting on deck or outside ashore naval personnel will be covered and will render a salute. When reporting on deck or outside ashore naval personnel will be covered and will render a salute.

17. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 17 In vehicle Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles. Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles. Those officers in the vehicle will return salutes as required. Those officers in the vehicle will return salutes as required. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if stopped, but has the option when moving for safety reasons. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if stopped, but has the option when moving for safety reasons.

18. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 18 Overtaking When a junior passes a senior, pass to the left, salute when abreast and say "By your leave, sir or ma'am." The senior will return the salute and say, "Very well" or "Carry on”. When a junior passes a senior, pass to the left, salute when abreast and say "By your leave, sir or ma'am." The senior will return the salute and say, "Very well" or "Carry on”. If seniority is unknown: always salute if in doubt. If seniority is unknown: always salute if in doubt.

19. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 19 Saluting situations - Walking with a Senior Always walk to the left of the senior. Always walk to the left of the senior. If the senior is saluted by personnel who are senior to the officer, do not salute until the senior officer does. If the senior is saluted by personnel who are senior to the officer, do not salute until the senior officer does.

20. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 20 Meeting Seniors Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. Hold salute until returned. Hold salute until returned. Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am" Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am"

21. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 21 Meeting Seniors Salutes are rendered to all officers of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, foreign military officers, and civilian officials who rate gun salutes. Salutes are rendered to all officers of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, foreign military officers, and civilian officials who rate gun salutes.

22. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 22 Relieving the watch "I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute) "I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute) "I am ready to be relieved" (salute) "I am ready to be relieved" (salute) "I relieve you, sir" (salute) "I relieve you, sir" (salute) "I stand relieved” "I stand relieved”

23. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 23 When not to salute When uncovered. When uncovered. In formation, except on command. In formation, except on command. In a work detail (person in charge salutes). In a work detail (person in charge salutes). When engaged in athletics. When engaged in athletics.

24. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 24 When not to salute If both hands are full. If both hands are full. In public places when inappropriate (i.e., restaurant). In public places when inappropriate (i.e., restaurant). In public conveyances. In public conveyances. At mess. At mess.

25. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 25 WHEN IN DOUBT, SALUTE!

26. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 26 Junior does not Salute Sternly request an immediate conference with that individual. Sternly request an immediate conference with that individual. Remind the individual of the necessity for respect and deference to seniors. Remind the individual of the necessity for respect and deference to seniors. Obtain a proper salute from the individual. Obtain a proper salute from the individual.

27. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 27 Shipboard Courtesy - Quarterdeck Honored, ceremonial part of a ship. Honored, ceremonial part of a ship. Use proper boarding, disembarking procedures. Use proper boarding, disembarking procedures. Keep immaculate and ceremonial. Keep immaculate and ceremonial. No smoking allowed in this area. No smoking allowed in this area.

28. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 28 Shipboard Courtesy- Quarterdeck Keep hands out of pockets. Keep hands out of pockets. Do not engage in horseplay. Do not engage in horseplay. Don’t appear out of uniform. Don’t appear out of uniform.

29. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 29 Shipboard Courtesy- Quarterdeck Officer of the Deck is in charge and represents the CO. Officer of the Deck is in charge and represents the CO. –Responsible for the safety and security of the ship. –All officers are subordinate except XO and CDO. –Same rules apply if OOD is enlisted.

30. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 30 Boat and Vehicle Etiquette Seniors board last and leave first. Seniors board last and leave first. Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward. Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward.

31. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 31 In or Near Enlisted Spaces Treat with respect. Treat with respect. Always uncover if on the mess deck. Always uncover if on the mess deck. These spaces are the enlisted person's home! These spaces are the enlisted person's home!

32. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 32 Officers in Sick Bay Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured). Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured). No smoking allowed. No smoking allowed.

33. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 33 Officer and CPO Country What they are. What they are. –Blue tile areas –Wardroom –Stateroom areas, “Officer Country” –Chiefs Quarters –CPO Mess

34. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 34 Responses to Senior Officers "Yes, sir" "Yes, sir" "No, sir" "No, sir" "Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry out your order, sir. "Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry out your order, sir. "I do not know, but I will find out, sir" "I do not know, but I will find out, sir" "No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't blame others. "No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't blame others.

35. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 35 Relationships Between Officers and Enlisted Demonstrate mutual respect. Demonstrate mutual respect. Never become "buddy buddy”. Never become "buddy buddy”. Personal dignity is critical to successful leadership. Personal dignity is critical to successful leadership.

36. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 36 Relationships Between Officers and Enlisted Be friendly and approachable. Be friendly and approachable. Be fair, consistent, and firm. Be fair, consistent, and firm. Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition -- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops. Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition -- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops. Praise in public, but reprimand in private. Praise in public, but reprimand in private.

37. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 37 Courtesy Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.). Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.). End responses “ma'am”. End responses “ma'am”. YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!! YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!!

38. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 38 Courtesy Calls Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48 hours of reporting. Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48 hours of reporting. Call at the home of the CO, XO, and Department Head within two weeks of reporting. If married, wife should accompany the officer. Call at the home of the CO, XO, and Department Head within two weeks of reporting. If married, wife should accompany the officer. –This courtesy is normally covered by a "Hail and Farewell" party.

39. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 39 Correspondence When addressing members down your chain of command, or personnel of lesser rank than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R" When addressing members down your chain of command, or personnel of lesser rank than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R" When addressing members up the your chain of command, or officers higher in rank, sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R" When addressing members up the your chain of command, or officers higher in rank, sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R"

40. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 40 Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Always treat with respect and deference. Always treat with respect and deference. Don't "bad-mouth" seniors. Don't "bad-mouth" seniors. Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected. Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected. Come to attention when a senior enters. Come to attention when a senior enters.

41. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 41 Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action. Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action. Treat a request from a senior as an order. Treat a request from a senior as an order. Never extend a handshake to a senior first. Never extend a handshake to a senior first. Never jump the chain of command. Never jump the chain of command.

42. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 42 Wardroom Etiquette All officers belong to the wardroom mess. All officers belong to the wardroom mess. The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund. The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund. The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member. The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member.

43. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 43 Wardroom Etiquette President of the Mess President of the Mess –CO on small ships –XO on large ships Seating Seating

44. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 44 Wardroom Rules of Etiquette Remove cover prior to entering mess. Remove cover prior to entering mess. Always be in uniform (clean uniform). Always be in uniform (clean uniform). If necessary to leave the mess early, the officer will excuse him or herself to the senior officer present. If necessary to leave the mess early, the officer will excuse him or herself to the senior officer present. Introduce any guests to others. Introduce any guests to others.

45. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 45 Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Never show up late for the mess. Never show up late for the mess. If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join. If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join. Don't loiter about the mess during working hours. Don't loiter about the mess during working hours. Don't be noisy or boisterous. Don't be noisy or boisterous.

46. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 46 Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Don't talk shop, religion, or politics (yeah, right!). Don't talk shop, religion, or politics (yeah, right!). Pay mess bill promptly. Pay mess bill promptly. Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do. Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do. No enlisted personnel allowed. No enlisted personnel allowed.

47. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 47 Honors and Ceremonies Morning and Evening colors. Morning and Evening colors. Gun Salutes: Gun Salutes: –Occasions for salutes are prescribed in Article 1013 of U.S. Navy Regulations. –Procedures in NO pages 8-3 to 8-6.

48. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 48 Honors Between Ships Given when ships or boats pass "close aboard”. (600 yds for ships, 400 for boats) Given when ships or boats pass "close aboard”. (600 yds for ships, 400 for boats) Procedure between ships. (pg. 67) Procedure between ships. (pg. 67) Dispensing with Honors. Dispensing with Honors.

49. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 49 Dispensing with Honors Honors not rendered before 0800 or after sunset unless international courtesy requires it. Honors not rendered before 0800 or after sunset unless international courtesy requires it. Not exchanged between U.S. Naval vessels engaged in tactical evolutions outside of port. Not exchanged between U.S. Naval vessels engaged in tactical evolutions outside of port.

50. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 50 Dispensing with honors The senior officer may dispense with honors. The senior officer may dispense with honors. Honors are not rendered or required by vessels with small bridge areas such as submarines. Honors are not rendered or required by vessels with small bridge areas such as submarines.

51. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 51 Half-Masting the Ensign For deceased official or officer, as directed. For deceased official or officer, as directed. When Directed by higher authority. When Directed by higher authority. Procedures Procedures

52. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 52 Honors at Official Inspections Honor’s are rendered based on Inspecting Officers Rank. Honor’s are rendered based on Inspecting Officers Rank.

53. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 53 Personal Flags and Pennants Flag officers are entitled to personal flags: Flag officers are entitled to personal flags: –Navy -- blue flag with white stars –Marines -- red flag with gold stars

54. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 54 Personal Flags and Pennants When a flag officer eligible for command at sea is embarked on a ship, his/her flag is displayed. When a flag officer eligible for command at sea is embarked on a ship, his/her flag is displayed. The flag is also displayed on small boats and vehicles when the flag officer is aboard. The flag is also displayed on small boats and vehicles when the flag officer is aboard.

55. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 55 Personal Flags and Pennants Non-Flag Officers Non-Flag Officers –Broad Command Pennant Division of CV’s or CG’sDivision of CV’s or CG’s Force, Flotilla, or squadronForce, Flotilla, or squadron Aircraft WingAircraft Wing –Burgee Command Pennant Division of shipsDivision of ships Major subdivision of CVWMajor subdivision of CVW

56. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 56

57. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 57 Bow Insignia for Boats A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: For a flag officer, stars as arranged on his/her flagFor a flag officer, stars as arranged on his/her flag

58. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 58 Bow Insignia for Boats A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: –For a unit commander, a replica of the command pennant –For a CO or Chief of Staff who is not a flag officer, an arrow

59. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 59 Dressing / Full Dress Ship Dress ship: Dress ship: –All national holidays except the 4th of July. –When directed by a higher authority. –"Holiday" Ensign.

60. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 60 Dressing / Full Dress Ship Full Dress Ship: Full Dress Ship: –4th of July, Washington's birthday. –When directed by a higher authority –Same flags as in dress ship, with: Rainbow of Signal Flags.Rainbow of Signal Flags. When dressing ship for a foreign holiday, that nation's flag is hoisted at the main mast in place of the U.S. flag.When dressing ship for a foreign holiday, that nation's flag is hoisted at the main mast in place of the U.S. flag.

61. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 61 Dining-In/Dining-Out Formal dinners given by members of a naval unit, in order to demonstrate esprit de corps. Formal dinners given by members of a naval unit, in order to demonstrate esprit de corps. Dining-In -- only military officers from that unit. Dining-In -- only military officers from that unit. Dining-Out -- military officers and their civilian spouses or friends. Dining-Out -- military officers and their civilian spouses or friends.

62. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 62 Dining-In/Dining-Out Typical Dining-In / Out: Typical Dining-In / Out: –The dinner –Toasts –Fines –Decorum

63. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 63 Naval Customs and Traditions First duty of every member of the naval service is to learn and conform to customs and traditions. It is the responsibility of everyone to know Navy heritage. First duty of every member of the naval service is to learn and conform to customs and traditions. It is the responsibility of everyone to know Navy heritage.

64. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 64 Naval Customs and Traditions Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions. Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions. Process of socialization and learning a form of "corporate culture”. Process of socialization and learning a form of "corporate culture”.

65. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 65 Custom Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of time. A time-honored set of practices that have the force of law. Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of time. A time-honored set of practices that have the force of law.

66. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 66 Tradition The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. Developed from the performance of our own personnel. The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. Developed from the performance of our own personnel.

67. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 67 CUSTOMS Tending the Side Tending the Side Dipping the Ensign Dipping the Ensign Ship Launchings / Commissioning’s Ship Launchings / Commissioning’s Captains Mast Captains Mast Crossing the Line Crossing the Line

68. © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 68 QUESTIONS???