Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremonies District 13 DIRAUX OTO: CWO2 Brown

ObjectivesObjectives Courtesy and Protocol Standing at Attention & Saluting Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks Flag Etiquette Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels Local Stations Wardroom Etiquette & Ceremonies 2

Courtesy and Protocol Courtesy is the key to successful human relationships. Promotes spirit of teamwork Enhances 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. 3 As civilian members of the USCG Auxiliary we hold no military rank. Active and Reserve personnel deserve our salute or respect for their rank held. If Auxiliary member saluted; courtesy is to return the salute.

Standing at Attention Stand up 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. Look straight ahead with your head up focusing your eyes directly in front of you. 4

SalutingSaluting As stated, a hand salute shows respect. A salute is not usually the custom between Auxiliarists. When in uniform and “covered”, a salute to active duty or Reserve officers is in order. How to salute When to salute Saluting Rules 5

Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks 6 AuxiliaryCoast Guard Junior Officers FSO01 Ensign VFC, SO02 Lieutenant jg (Jr grade) FC, ADSO03 Lieutenant VCDR, DSO04 Lieutenant Commander Senior Officer DCDR05 Commander DCAPT06 Captain DCO07 Rear Admiral (lwr half) Flag Officer NAVCO08 Rear Admiral (up half) NACO09 Vice Admiral

Auxiliary Insignia 7

Flag Etiquette In a meeting room – flat above and behind the speaker. On a staff in a meeting – behind and to the right of podium, point of prominence. On a casket-union at head and left shoulder. National ensign should be of appropriate size for a boat. 8

Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels Quarterdeck – entry point Boarding in uniform OOD Leaving In civilian clothes Guests 9

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. 10

Wardroom Etiquette Wardroom – Officers; Mess deck – enlisted. Wait to be invited to sit. Dinner conversation. Areas off limits. No headgear worn. Always obey the ship’s rules. 11

CeremoniesCeremonies Invitations Receiving Lines and Receptions Formal Functions Introductions Seating Arrangements Speaking Order for Guests 12

Let’s Review What is the difference between Courtesy and Protocol? Name two proper ways to stand at attention. What is the proper way to salute? Where do you place the flag in a staff meeting? In what order do you salute the National Ensign when arriving/reporting to the quarterdeck? What uniform clothing do you always remove before entering a mess deck? Upon receiving an invitation for a formal dinner, dress attire was not specified. What should you do?

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