Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremonies National Training Department

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 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 AND PROTOCOL Courtesy is the key to successful human relationships. 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. Auxiliary – no rank; Active and Reserved – rank but salute shows respect. 3

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 OfficersFSO01 Ensign VFC, SO 02 Lieutenant jg (Jr grade) FC, ADSO03 Lieutenant VCDR, DSO 04 Lieutenant Commander Senior OfficerDCDR05 Commander DCAPT06 Captain DCO07 Rear Admiral (lwr half) Flag OfficerNAVCO08 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. Distress signal – “Union” down not in Nav. Rules. 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. If you do not know...ASK! 11

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

SPECIAL CEREMONIES Flotilla Chartering. Prologue. Funeral. Burial at Sea. 13

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