1. Customs and Courtesies for Junior ROTC

2. How much information do you already know about this topic area?
Expert – My salute is crisp and sharp
Above average – I know I have to salute Lt Col Sparaco when outside and I am in my JROTC uniform
Moderate – What hand do I salute with?
Rookie - I really have to cut my hair!
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3. When saluting, your _________.
posture should be erect and alert
head should be turned away from the person you are saluting
head should be tilted toward your hand
position must be at a sitting attention
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4. Lesson Overview Customs and courtesies Historic customs and courtesies
Proper methods to demonstrate recognition and respect
Military time
Chapter 1, Lesson 3

5. Customs and Courtesies
Customs is a traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people
Help build confidence
Vary from family to family, region to region, and country to country
Like unwritten laws
Keys to proper behavior in military and civilian life
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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6. Courtesies
Courtesy:
Expression of consideration or respect, which goes beyond basic politeness and builds morale and discipline
Chapter 1, Lesson 2
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7. A traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people; a habitual practice of a person; or, the tradition or body of such practices 1
1 1
Taboo
Custom
Morale
Courtesy 20
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8. The difference between and custom and courtesy
For the United States Armed Forces a courtesy is rooted and supported by a directive, US. Code or Military Law
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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9. Historic Customs and Courtesies
Position of Honor
Walk or sit to the left of those with higher rank
Hand Salute
Says “I greet you”
Signals recognition and respect
Sloppy salute shows lack of confidence or respect
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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10. How to Salute Execute salute smartly with right hand
Middle finger is touching eyebrow, eyeglasses, or bill of Service or ABU cap
Shoulder to elbow is parallel to the ground
Thumb and fingers - extended and joined
Posture - erect and alert
Must be standing or marching at attention
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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11. Whom to Salute President of the United States
All Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the US Armed Forces
Officers of friendly foreign nations
Secretary of Defense
Secretaries of the US Military Service Branches
Any Medal of Honor Recipient
JROTC Cadet Officers
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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12. When to Salute Always return a salute, unless unable
If you are junior rank, you salute first
Do not salute indoors, except during a formal report or receiving a formal award from an officer
When outside during the National Anthem
Outdoor salutes exchanged upon recognition
In special instances, salutes are not exchanged
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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13. Which person would you not salute?
A Commissioned Military Officer
The President of the United States
Secretary of the Air Force
Mr. Oshodi 1 25
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14. When saluting, your _________.1
posture should be erect and alert
head should be turned away from the person you are saluting
head should be tilted toward your hand
position must be at a sitting attention 1 25
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15. Which of the following is a situation where a salute would not happen?
Outside during the National Anthem
When you see a LtCol Sparaco outside
When are formaling reporting inside
During a work detail 1
1 1 25
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16. Recognition and Respect
You can recognize an officer by:
Service hat visor or band
Hat or beret insignia
Flight cap and insignia
Marked government vehicles and staff cars may indicate an officer is aboard
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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17. Personal Courtesies
Walk, ride, or sit to the left of higher-ranking person
Stand when an officer speaks to you
Get out of the vehicle before speaking to higher-ranking person outside vehicle
Junior-ranking members enter a vehicle first
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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18. Personal Courtesies RHIP – Rank Has Its Privileges
Privilege and responsibility go hand-in-hand
Positions must never be abused
Senior members that abuse the system face consequences and so do junior members that don’t follow the rules
A court-martial is a military or naval court of officers and, occasionally, enlisted personnel appointed by a commander to try offenders under military law.
Best privileges are those you earn
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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19. Military Titles Use correct title to show respect for rank
A title is a formal name given to a person because of office, grade/rank, hereditary privilege, or as a mark of respect
Official written correspondence—use full title
Speaking to officers or NCOs—use formal or abbreviated military titles
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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20. Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Military Titles, cont.
Address civilians as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.
Address medical doctors, dentists, and veterinarians as Doctor
Address chaplains as Chaplain
Address retirees by their retired rank
Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
Ms.
Chapter 1, Lesson 3

21. Rank has its privileges1
1 1
RHIP
Title
Board
Court-martial
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22. A military or naval court of officers and, occasionally, enlisted personnel appointed by a commander to try offenders under military law 1
1 1
RHIP
Board
Taboo
Court-martial
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23. Is a formal name given to a person because of office, grade/rank, hereditary privilege, or as a mark of respect 1
1 1
RHIP
Title
Board
Court-martial
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24. Military Time 24-hour clock beginning at midnight
Military time is the 24-hour clock
If the time is 12:15 a.m. you say:
“zero-zero-fifteen” or “zero-zero-fifteen hours”
“oh-oh-fifteen” or “oh-oh-fifteen hours”
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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25. Military Time Standard 24-Hour 12 Midnight 0000hrs 12 noon 1200hrs
1:00am
0100hrs
1:00pm
1300hrs
1:30am
0130hrs
1:30pm
1330hrs
02:00am
0200hrs
02:00pm
1400hrs
03:00am
0300hrs
03:00pm
1500hrs
04:00am
0400hrs
04:00pm
1600hrs
05:00am
0500hrs
05:00pm
1700hrs
06:00am
0600hrs
06:00pm
1800hrs
07:00am
0700hrs
07:00pm
1900hrs
08:00am
0800hrs
08:00pm
2000hrs
09:00am
0900hrs
09:00pm
2100hrs
10:00am
1000hrs
10:00pm
22:00hrs
11:00am
1100hrs
11:00pm
23:00hrs
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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26. Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), established to aid worldwide navigation and is based on the zero degree north/south line running through Greenwich England with 24 time zones around the world
12 east of Greenwich and 12 west of Greenwich
U.S. Military refers to GMT as Zulu Time
Attaches the "Zulu" (Z) suffix to ensure time zone is clear
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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27. How many time zones are in the world?1
1 1 4 12 24 26
:25
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28. Established to aid worldwide navigation and is based on the zero degree north/south line running through Greenwich, England 1
1 1
RHIP
Military Time
Espirit de corps
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
:25
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29. Summary Describe the difference between a custom and a courtesy.
Identify historic customs and courtesies.
Explain the proper way to salute and when and who to salute.
List basic personal courtesies for senior military members
Describe the standard usage of military time.
Chapter 1, Lesson 3

30. Next…. Done – customs and courtesies for Junior ROTC
Next – attitude, discipline, and respect
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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