2. Naval Traditions, Customs, Honors and Courtesy Following in the footsteps of the brave men and women who came before NVSC 101 Fall 2014

3. Learning Objectives Know proper shipboard protocol with respect to quarterdeck procedures, wardroom etiquette, boarding and disembarking, and boat etiquette Demonstrate proper military etiquette for social situations

4. Learning Objectives Know some Customs and Traditions of the Navy and the Marine Corps and relate them to current usage Demonstrate basic knowledge for conducting morning and evening colors

5. Naval Quote " It follows than as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious.”  President George Washington, 15 November 1781, to Marquis de Lafayette. [The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources 1745-1799. vol.23. (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1937): 341.]

6. Your First Duty 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 / USMC heritage.

7. Custom Vs. Tradition CUSTOM Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of time. A time- honored set of practices that have the force of law. TRADITION The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation.

8. Naval Customs and Traditions Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions Process of socialization and learning are a form of "corporate culture”

9. Are All Traditions Good? Early 1980s, Navy started looking at tradition versus common sense (line crossing/CPO initiation). Does the tradition have professional merit and value, or is it unnecessary (hazing)?

10. Are all traditions good? When a tradition is demeaning, degrading, or dangerous, it’s not worth keeping. Handcuffing/taping Tacking on a crow or blood stripe Derogatory nicknames

11. Hazing Hazing is defined as any conduct whereby a military member or members, regardless of service or rank, without proper authority causes another military member or members, regardless of service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful. Soliciting or coercing another to perpetrate any such activity is also considered hazing. Hazing need not involve physical contact among or between military members, it can be verbal or psychological in nature. Actual or implied consent to acts of hazing does not eliminate the culpability of the perpetrator.

12. TAILHOOK ‘91

13. Tailhook ’91 Scandal …refers to a series of incidents where more than 100 U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps aviation officers were alleged to have sexually assaulted at least 83 women and 7 men, or otherwise engaged in "improper and indecent" conduct at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada. The events took place at the 35th Annual Tailhook Association Symposium from September 8–12, 1991.

14. Tailhook ’91 Scandal Ultimately the careers of fourteen admirals and almost 300 naval aviators were scuttled or damaged by Tailhook. For example Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III and CNO Admiral Frank Kelso were both at Tailhook '91. Garrett ultimately resigned and Kelso retired early two years after the convention.[6] Vice Admiral Richard Dunleavy, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare, was demoted to a two-star Admiral (from a three-star Admiral) and retired because of the scandal.

15. SALUTING

16. The Salute History of the salute Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends for identification. Assassination by dagger was common. It was customary to approach other men with raised hand. Probably…

17. The Salute – U.S. Navy carried tradition over from 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 Expression of mutual pride and respect

18. Different Ways to Salute Hand salute Rifle/Sword salute (“under arms”) Present arms “Eyes right" when passing in review

19. Saluting Aboard Ships Reporting aboard (salute Ensign 1 st ) Disembarking vessel (salute Ensign last) Salute officers at 1st meeting of the day Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting

20. Saluting Aboard Small Boats Personnel in charge of boat not underway salute officers that come alongside or pass nearby. Boat coxswain salutes all officers entering or leaving the boat.

21. Saluting Aboard Small Boats During morning or evening colors: The coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All others will remain seated.

22. 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.

23. 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. Uncovered--face national ensign or music and stand at attention.

24. During the National Anthem If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart. These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well.

25. 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. This also applies to foreign national ensigns.

26. Military Funerals 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.

27. Military Funerals As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies. Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered.

28. Saluting In Buildings Do not salute unless in an official capacity (e.g., on watch) Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (USA, USAF, foreign, etc.)

29. Saluting Outside 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.

30. Saluting In a Vehicle Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles. 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.

31. 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”. If seniority is unknown, always salute if in doubt.

32. Saluting Situations Walking with a Senior Always walk to the left of the senior. If the senior is saluted by personnel who are senior, follow his or her motions (conform to the motions of Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA)).

33. Meeting Seniors Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. Hold salute until returned. Accompany salutes with a greeting – "Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am"

34. 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.

35. Relieving the watch "I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute) "I am ready to be relieved" (salute) "I relieve you, sir" (salute) "I stand relieved”

36. Even Ships Salute Each Other Why a Gun salute? Eventually, the gun salute became whistle salute.

37. How Ships Salute Each Other Seniority usually determined by CO or embarked senior’s rank Junior ship initiates Senior ship returns 1 or 2 whistles, attention to Port or STBD 1 whistle “hand salute” 2 Whistles “ready to” 3 Whistles “carry on”

38. When Not to Salute When uncovered (unless to avoid embarrassment, confusion - Army). In formation, except on command. In a work detail (person in charge salutes). When engaged in athletics.

39. When Not to Salute If both hands are full. In public places when inappropriate (e.g., restroom). In public conveyances. At chow/mess.

40. WHEN IN DOUBT, SALUTE!

41. Shipboard Courtesy - Quarterdeck Honored, ceremonial part of a ship Use proper boarding, disembarking procedures Keep immaculate and ceremonial No smoking allowed in this area

42. Keep hands out of pockets Do not engage in horseplay Don’t loiter out of uniform Shipboard Courtesy - Quarterdeck

43. Officer of the Deck (OOD) 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 Shipboard Courtesy - Quarterdeck

44. Boat and Vehicle Etiquette Seniors board last and leave first Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward

45. Religious Services Uncover Observe respect for religious observances on ship: Maintain silence No horseplay or card playing during services The church pennant is the only flag to fly above the national ensign

46. Honors and Ceremonies Morning colors (0800). Evening colors (SUNSET).

47. Half-Masting the Ensign For deceased official or officer, as directed When directed by higher authority Procedures

48. In or Near Enlisted Spaces Treat with respect Always uncover if on the mess decks These spaces are the enlisted person's home!

49. Sick Bay Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured) No smoking allowed

50. Responses to Senior Officers "Yes, sir" "No, sir" "Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry out your order, sir. "I do not know, but I will find out, sir" "No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't blame others

51. Courtesy Towards Women Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.) End responses “ma'am”

52. Courtesy Calls 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. This courtesy is normally covered by a "Hail and Farewell" social gathering.

53. Correspondence When addressing members down your chain- of-command, or personnel of lesser rank than you, sign "Respectfully," or "R/” When addressing members up the chain of command, or officers higher in rank than you, sign "Very Respectfully," or "V/R"

54. Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Always treat with respect Do not "bad-mouth" seniors Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected Come to attention when a senior enters

55. Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action Treat a request from a senior as an order Never extend a handshake to a senior first Never jump the chain-of-command

56. Wardroom Etiquette All officers belong to the wardroom mess The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member

57. Wardroom Etiquette President of the Mess CO on small ships XO on large ships Seating

58. Wardroom Rules of Etiquette Remove cover prior to entering mess 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 Introduce any guests to others

59. Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Never show up late for the mess If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join Don't loiter about the mess during working hours Don't be noisy or boisterous

60. Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Don't talk shop, religion, or politics Pay mess bill promptly Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do Enlisted personnel not allowed

61. Dining-In/Dining-Out 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-Out: military officers and their civilian spouses or friends

63. Review What times are morning and evening colors? Do Navy/Marine Corps officers salute uncovered? Do you salute senior officers if they are in civilian clothes? Does hazing only involve physical contact?

64. Review Render salute at six paces or the _______ _______ of approach. You are not in uniform, outdoors, at a baseball game. Before the game begins the National Anthem is sung. What should you do? A Dining-In is composed of _______? How do you end correspondence to a senior officer? Junior?

65. QUESTIONS?