Customs and Courtisies: The Salute By: MIDN 3/C Austyn Sutton

The History of the Salute Showing of “Weapon” Hand Medieval Origins Heavy Hats

Who to Salute All commissioned and warrant officers of the United States Armed Forces Do you salute foreign officer? All NSCC Officers Medal of Honor Recipients The President of the United States

When to Salute Checklist Am I… Indoors? If no, move on. Covered? If yes, move on. Between 6 and 30 paces away? If yes, move on. Approaching a commissioned officer, MoH recipient, or President of the United States? If yes, salute.

Tricky Scenarios Do I… Salute when indoors? Salute when uncovered? Salute an officer not in uniform? Who… Salutes first? When… Do I salute?

How to Salute

Greetings Good Morning Sir/Ma’am Good Afternoon Sir/Ma’am Good Evening Sir/Ma’am Should you only greet officers?

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The National Ensign When? Raising of Colors Lowering of Colors Passing of Colors National Anthem is Heard How? Face Flag and Salute Face Music and Salute POA with Hand over heart

Gangway Procedures Boarding Walk halfway up gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on. Departing Walk halfway down gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on.

Speaking to Officers, Superiors, and Peers When speaking to officers, instructors, midshipman: Stand at attention unless told otherwise Address person by their title or rank Use full sentences and avoid slang Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc. When speaking to Chiefs or Petty Officers Stand at parade rest unless told otherwise Address person by their title or rank Use full sentences and avoid slang Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc.

Questions? Come at me bro.