Courtesy, Protocol & Ceremonies EOT - 2017

No one is more insufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy Be Courteous Be Humble Be Respectful Be a great representative of yourself, our organization and our Country!

Learning Objectives Courtesy and Protocol Overview Standing at Attention & Saluting Coast Guard Ranks/CGAUX Insignia Flag Etiquette Local Stations Boarding and Leaving Military Vessels Wardroom Etiquette

Courtesy and Protocol Courtesy is the key to successful human relationships.---It promotes the spirit of teamwork and enhances the success of social activities Protocol involves universally accepted customs and regulations that govern the formality, precedence and etiquette practiced on a day to day basis within a civilized society As civilian members of the Auxiliary we do not hold rank Gold side officers deserve our salute for their rank If an Auxiliary member is saluted it is expected to be returned

Standing at Attention Listen for a command or signal. Remember: Preparatory command followed by a command of Execution: Aten…Hut… Promptly stand straight and tall Keep your chest lifted and arched with your shoulders squared Touch your heels together; toes of both shoes turn out at a 45-degree angle Keep your legs together and straight without locking your knees (you may faint otherwise) Your arms remain straight at your sides along the seams of your pants. Hands cupped as if holding a roll of coins…thumbs down seam on side of pants Look straight ahead with your head level, focusing your eyes directly in front of you. Refrain from smiling.

Saluting

Saluting A salute shows respect. A salute is not usually the custom between Auxiliarists. When in uniform and “covered”, a salute to active duty/reserve officers is in order. How to salute When to salute Saluting rules Walking/Carrying an item

Saluting Origin: When Knights greeted one another Palm out/Palm Down? U.S. Salute

Coast Guard Rank VS Auxiliary Insignia   Auxiliary Coast Guard Junior  Officers FSO 01 Ensign VFC, SO 02 Lieutenant jg (Jr grade) FC, ADSO 03 Lieutenant VCDR, DSO 04 Lieutenant Commander Senior Officer DCDR 05 Commander DCAPT 06 Captain DCO 07 Rear Admiral (lwr half) Flag Officer NAVCO 08 Rear Admiral (up half) NACO 09 Vice Admiral

Auxiliary Insignia

Flag Etiquette In a meeting room – flat -above and behind the speaker

Flag Etiquette On a staff in a meeting – behind and to the right of podium - point of prominence

Flag Etiquette On a casket - union at head and left shoulder National ensign should be of appropriate size for a boat Distress signal – “Union” down not in Nav Rules

Boarding and Leaving Military Vessels Quarterdeck---Entry Point Boarding in Uniform Leaving In Civilian clothes Guests

Boarding Protocol In Uniform--- Stop short of boarding—Do not get on the ship Turn towards stern/ensign and render a hand salute Turn towards the quarterdeck and render a hand salute to the Officer of the deck. While saluting verbally request permission to come aboard Recover only after the OOD returns your salute Follow directions thereafter Not in Uniform--- Face the stern/ensign come to attention…then face the OOD and come to attention and request permission to come aboard Civilians must request permission to board

Departing Protocol Stand at attention face the OOD and request permission to leave. If granted, face the stern/ensign, come to attention and render a hand salute. Depart When not in uniform come to attention and repeat the two steps above

Local Stations Call ahead to ask permission to ‘stop by’ Introduce yourself to the OOD upon arrival Ask if there is a sign-in book Stay out of the way Do not enter the berthing areas Do not enter the training rooms Do not assume you may eat unless invited

Wardroom Etiquette Wardroom---Officers Mess Deck---Enlisted Wait to be invited to sit Dinner conversation---Good Judgement Areas off limits No headgear worn Always obey the ship’s rules

Ceremonies Invitations Receiving Lines and Receptions Formal Functions Introductions Seating Arrangements Speaking Order for Guests When in Doubt---Find Out!

Special Circumstances Flotilla Chartering Funeral Memorial Burial at Sea Others—Anniversaries/Christenings/etc

References Reference Website: cghg.weebly.com Protocol Assistant

Review What is the difference between courtesy and protocol? Name two things to remember when at attention. Are you allowed to salute with your left hand? Should your hand be limp when saluting? Where do you place the U. S. flag in a meeting? In what order to you salute the National Ensign when arriving/reporting to the quarterdeck? What uniform clothing item do you always remove when entering the mess deck? Upon receiving an invitation for a formal dinner where dress attire was not specified, what do you do?

Questions? Thank you!