1. Preparing for the Military Ball Unit 3, Chapter 10, Lesson 4 Pages 355-374 Fort Belvoir Officer’s Club

2. What You Will Learn Proper etiquette for the Military Ball Proper etiquette for the Military Ball Proper introductions Proper introductions Proper dining etiquette Proper dining etiquette Planning a Cadet Ball Planning a Cadet Ball History of Military Dining-Ins History of Military Dining-Ins

3. Introduction This lesson is designed to provide information on proper conduct and behavior during a formal military function This lesson is designed to provide information on proper conduct and behavior during a formal military function Etiquette – a code of behavior based on rules of a polite society Etiquette – a code of behavior based on rules of a polite society Manners – social behavior, based on common courtesy, sincerity, and consideration for others. Manners – social behavior, based on common courtesy, sincerity, and consideration for others.

4. Salvatore Aiello Alexander Buffington John Colson Tayler Coltrane Corey Dabney John Hart Lemuel Howard Joseph Hrach Akeem Jean-Charles James Johnson Shawn Long William Luciani Kevin McSpadden Amanda Moore Kanika Robertson Maria Rodgers Jonathan Tyler Christopher Walker Steven Wichowski Fort Bragg, North Carolina 16 December 1999 Recognition of Seniors Thanks for your outstanding contributions to the Eagle Battalion and best wishes in your future endeavors. Eagle Battalion Military Ball 5 May 2012 HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION DISTINCTION

5. Sequence of Events Formal Toasts To the United States of America “To the United States” To the Commander in Chief “To the President” To the POWs and MIAs (Silence) To the US Army Cadet Command “To the Command” To the Eagle Battalion “To the Battalion” To the Ladies “To the Ladies” 1800 Arrival of Official Party 1805-1820 Posting of the Colors National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance Cadet Creed Army Song 1820-1830 Remarks 1830-1835 POW/MIA Ceremony 1840-1845 Formal Toasts Chaplain’s Prayer 1845-1930 Dinner 1930-1945 Senior Recognitions 1945-2000 Presentation of Awards 2000 Retiring of the Colors 2000-2130 Dance

6. MT VERNON ROOM DATE: 05 May 2012 COLONIAL FORGE MILITARY BALL SET UP BY 1300 HRS WHITE TABLECLOTH NAPKINS: BLACK & GOLD PARTICIPANTS: 235 SKIRTS: BLACK & GOLD RECEIVING LINE: 1730 PROGRAM BEGINS: 1800 POTOMAC RIVER DOOR DANCE FLOOR WINDOWS LOBBY KITCHEN FAIRFAX ROOM DJ POW MIA TABLE BUFFET REGISTRATION SCREEN RECEIVING LINE 7 115 18 10 5 19 21 14 8 2 16 22 24 11 6 2026 129 3 1723 25 PHOTOS HEAD COLORS 4 13 PUNCH BOWL AWARDS 27 28 SCREEN CADET VOLUNTEERS Awards Table Registration Table Gallagher, C. Gallagher, D. Coltrane Albritton Broadnax Anderson Receiving Line National Anthem Walthall Howe Gallagher, C. Jackson

7. 1 – C/MAJ MOORE 2 - GUEST 3 – COL MAYFIELD 4 – GUEST 9 – GUEST 9 – GUEST 10 – C/CSM HOWE 11 – GUEST HEAD HEAD PODIUM 5 – MR. BYERS 6 – DR. MARTIN 7 – GUEST 8 – C/LTC MCSPADDEN Flag Stand Receiving Line Receiving Line COL Mayfield Mr. Byers Dr. Martin Guest Mr. Jones Guest Mrs. Jacobs COL Brown Guest Mr. Shiffert MAJ VanCuren Guset Mr. Rouse Mr. Rouse C/LTC McSpadden Guest C/CSM Howe Guest TABLE TABLE 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 12 11 10 9 HEAD TABLE SEATING

8. History of Military Social Functions Dining-In, Dining-Out, Military Ball Originated in Europe by the Roman Army Originated in Europe by the Roman Army US military and the British Army regimental mess US military and the British Army regimental mess Intent is to promote cordiality, comradeship, and esprit de corps Intent is to promote cordiality, comradeship, and esprit de corps

9. Making Introductions Should be simple, direct, and dignified Should be simple, direct, and dignified Should be made whenever people gather socially Should be made whenever people gather socially Should be made immediately when discovering that two people do not know each other Should be made immediately when discovering that two people do not know each other

10. Formality of Introductions Remember that introductions should be simple and direct Remember that introductions should be simple and direct The most generally accepted introductions are as follows: The most generally accepted introductions are as follows: Cadet Captain Smith, may I introduce... Cadet Captain Smith, may I introduce... or Mrs. Foster, I would like you to meet... or Mrs. Foster, I would like you to meet... You should not say...“ Hey, this is Joe” You should not say...“ Hey, this is Joe”

11. When and How to Shake Hands When gentlemen are introduced to each other, they typically shake hands. When gentlemen are introduced to each other, they typically shake hands. Additionally, female JROTC cadets shake hands during introductions Additionally, female JROTC cadets shake hands during introductions A proper handshake is made briefly with a feeling of warmth and strength A proper handshake is made briefly with a feeling of warmth and strength Always maintain eye contact Always maintain eye contact Do not shake a hand violently or grasp the hand like a vice Do not shake a hand violently or grasp the hand like a vice Do not hold the handshake for a long period of time, or offer only fingertips Do not hold the handshake for a long period of time, or offer only fingertips

12. Going thru the Receiving Line Do not shake the Adjutants (S1) hand A simple, pleasant greeting and cordial handshake are all that are necessary when moving thru a Receiving Line Should your name get lost or forgotten in the Receiving Line, repeat it for the benefit of the person doing the greeting

13. The Receiving Line Who is in the Receiving Line? Who is in the Receiving Line? The host Senior Army Instructor The host Senior Army Instructor The Principal (ranking honored guest) The Principal (ranking honored guest) Other dignitaries with their guests Other dignitaries with their guests

14. The Receiving Line The Military Ball will have a Receiving Line attendees, including the host and honored guests stand in line and individually welcome guests

15. Going through the Receiving Line The lady precedes the gentleman The lady precedes the gentleman The gentleman, whether a cadet or not, introduces the lady first, then himself to the Cadet Adjutant (S1) The gentleman, whether a cadet or not, introduces the lady first, then himself to the Cadet Adjutant (S1) The Cadet Adjutant announces the names of all attendees to the host The Cadet Adjutant announces the names of all attendees to the host A lady or gentleman attending without a date, should introduce themselves to the Adjutant A lady or gentleman attending without a date, should introduce themselves to the Adjutant

16. Posting/Retiring the Colors On presentation and retirement of the Colors, face toward the Colors at attention until the ceremony is completed. On presentation and retirement of the Colors, face toward the Colors at attention until the ceremony is completed.

17. Toasting Military custom Military custom Courtesy to the person being honored Courtesy to the person being honored Improper to drain the glass after each toast Improper to drain the glass after each toast Know how many toasts will be made Know how many toasts will be made Improper to raise an empty glass Improper to raise an empty glass

18. Grooming Ensure your hair is neatly trimmed or styled Ensure your hair is neatly trimmed or styled Ensure you are clean shaven and presentable Ensure you are clean shaven and presentable

19. Menu Tossed Salad Tossed Salad London Broil London Broil Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breast Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breast Italian Vegetable Medley Italian Vegetable Medley Garlic Mashed Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes Rolls & Butter Rolls & Butter Assorted Cakes Assorted Cakes Iced Tea and Coffee Iced Tea and Coffee Water Water

20. What to Wear Male cadets should wear the Class A uniform Male cadets should wear the Class A uniform Male guests should wear a suit Male guests should wear a suit Female guests should wear either short (below the knee) or long evening attire. Female guests should wear either short (below the knee) or long evening attire.

21. Gown Length Proper dress for a military ball is semi- formal or formal. Generally, a long evening gown is appropriate, but an elegant knee length dress is also acceptable. Proper dress for a military ball is semi- formal or formal. Generally, a long evening gown is appropriate, but an elegant knee length dress is also acceptable.

22. Dining Tips A gentleman does not sit down until all the ladies at his table are seated A gentleman does not sit down until all the ladies at his table are seated He can help with the seating by holding the chair for his guest and other ladies He can help with the seating by holding the chair for his guest and other ladies Pull her chair far enough from the table to seat her Pull her chair far enough from the table to seat her When all ladies at the table are seated, he may then be seated by going around to the left side of his chair When all ladies at the table are seated, he may then be seated by going around to the left side of his chair If a lady leaves the gentleman who seated her rises If a lady leaves the gentleman who seated her rises When she returns the gentleman who seated her rises When she returns the gentleman who seated her rises

23. Dining Tips The polite dinner guest will not touch anything on the table, not even the napkin, until after the blessing (or invocation) has been said or until it is obvious that there will be no blessing

24. Basic Table Manners Take small bites of food. Do not chew with your mouth open Take small bites of food. Do not chew with your mouth open If you cannot easily reach something on the table, ask for it to be passed to you with a please and thank you. If you cannot easily reach something on the table, ask for it to be passed to you with a please and thank you. Hold a long-stemmed glass with the thumb and first two fingers of your right hand at the base of the bowl or on the stem Hold a long-stemmed glass with the thumb and first two fingers of your right hand at the base of the bowl or on the stem Say good-bye to your table guests before departing for the evening Say good-bye to your table guests before departing for the evening

25. Table Talk Try not to talk too quickly or too slowly Try not to talk too quickly or too slowly Keep the conversation light Keep the conversation light Answer respectfully Answer respectfully Loud voices/laughter can be disturbing to others Loud voices/laughter can be disturbing to others Be a good listener Be a good listener Do not interrupt Do not interrupt Do not ridicule or laugh at an unfortunate remark or someone’s mistake Do not ridicule or laugh at an unfortunate remark or someone’s mistake

26. Cell Phone Courtesies Cell phone use is prohibited inside the ballroom. Cell phone use is prohibited inside the ballroom. Use of wireless phones during social gatherings is not appropriate Use of wireless phones during social gatherings is not appropriate

27. The RSVP R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression “Repondez s’il vous plait,” which means “please reply” “Repondez s’il vous plait,” which means “please reply” Always respond promptly to an RSVP invitation Always respond promptly to an RSVP invitation

28. Review The Military Ball is a graded event (equivalent to a test grade) The Military Ball is a graded event (equivalent to a test grade) The Military Ball’s origin is traced back to the Roman Empire The Military Ball’s origin is traced back to the Roman Empire US military social functions are patterned after the British Regiment US military social functions are patterned after the British Regiment Etiquette is a code of behavior based on rules of a polite society Etiquette is a code of behavior based on rules of a polite society Manners are based on kindness, respect, and consideration of others. Manners are based on kindness, respect, and consideration of others.

29. Review Be able to identify the Army JROTC Chain of Command by name and photo: Be able to identify the Army JROTC Chain of Command by name and photo: Commander in Chief of US Armed Forces “The Honorable” Barack Obama Commander in Chief of US Armed Forces “The Honorable” Barack Obama Secretary of Defense “The Honorable” Robert Gates Secretary of Defense “The Honorable” Robert Gates Secretary of the Army “The Honorable” John McHugh Secretary of the Army “The Honorable” John McHugh Chief of Staff of the Army GEN George W. Casey Chief of Staff of the Army GEN George W. Casey Commander US Army Cadet Command Maj Gen Mark McDonald Commander US Army Cadet Command Maj Gen Mark McDonald