1. Courtesy, Protocol & Ceremonies
EOT

2. 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!

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Saluting

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Auxiliary Insignia

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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

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

21. References
Reference Website:
cghg.weebly.com
Protocol Assistant

22. 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?

23. Questions?
Thank you!