C USTOMS AND C OURTESIES O BJECTIVES ( PG 34-43) D ESCRIBE WHY CUSTOMS ARE IMPORTANT IN THE MILITARY I DENTIFY S ITUATIONS WHERE SALUTING IS REQUIRED D ESCRIBE PROCEDURES TO REPORT TO AN OFFICER Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 3, Chapter 1 1

Q UICK W RITE Jot down 3 everyday customs you think are important. Why are they important?

W HY ARE CUSTOMS IMPORTANT IN THE MILITARY ? get along with others Morale, discipline, & esprit de corps Encourage allegiance Reminder of sacrifice Respect for the chain of command (COC) Build self-discipline Honor those who have served Reach goals Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 3 Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

W HAT IS THE POSITION OF HONOR ? custom of sitting or walking to the left of people in senior positions Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 4 Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

H OW TO SALUTE The tip of your right forefinger touches the lower part of your headgear just to the right of your eye or the right eyebrow if you are not wearing headgear. Your upper arm is parallel to the ground. Your thumb and fingers extend and join. A straight line forms between the tip of your middle finger and elbow. Stand erect and face the person you are saluting. Drop the salute by moving your hand smoothly to your side in one motion.

W HOM TO SALUTE The President of the United States Commissioned & warrant officers of the U.S. Armed Forces Officers of friendly foreign nations Secretary of Defense & Secretary of AF 6

W HEN TO SALUTE meet a senior officer outdoors saluted by a junior officer indoors at specified times Conclusion of outdoor conversation w? Sr officer Officially marked vehicle Officer approaches a group outdoors Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 7 Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

W HY IS RESPECT FOR RANK IMPORTANT ? Maintains discipline Promotes proper military bearing Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 8 Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

Walk, ride, or sit to the left of a senior person. Stand when a senior officer speaks to you. Get out of a parked vehicle before speaking to a senior officer who is outside the vehicle. A senior officer enters an automobile last and exits first. 9

M ILITARY TABOOS Leaning or flopping against a senior’s desk Inappropriate conduct while in uniform "Bootlicking," or courting favor with a superior Engaging in gossip Engaging in vulgar conduct and using vulgar language superior officer Antwone.wmv Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 10 Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING TO AN OFFICER ?( PG 38-39) Entrance Knock once-- wait for an answer. March in at attention. Take most direct route to the officer. Halt about two paces from the officer or desk. Face the officer directly. Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 11

R EPORTING PROCEDURES ( CONT ’ D ) Reporting Report w/snap & precision. When at saluting position—begin reporting statement. Hold salute until statement complete & officer returns salute. Stand at attention until otherwise ordered. When conversation finished--come to attention--salute until officer returns salute. Departure Drop your salute. Complete appropriate facing movements. March the most direct route to the door. Maintain proper military bearing at all times. Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Les son 3, Cha pter 1, Cust oms and Cour tesie s for Air Forc e Juni or ROT C 12