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2 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 1 Naval Traditions, Customs, Honors and Courtesy “A naval ceremony should follow the long established rules for its execution carefully and exactly. Such attention to detail honors those who, long before us, established the ritual, and all those who, past, present, and future, take part in that ceremony” Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

3 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 2 Learning Objectives Know the customs and traditions of the Navy and Marine Corps and relate them to current use Know the customs and traditions of the Navy and Marine Corps and relate them to current use –Definition of custom and its origin –Definition of tradition and its origin –Legal effect of customs in the naval service Demonstrate proper procedures for conducting morning and evening colors. Demonstrate proper procedures for conducting morning and evening colors.

4 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 3 Learning Objectives Know proper shipboard protocol with respect to quarterdeck procedures, wardroom etiquette, boarding and disembarking, honor to passing ships, and boat etiquette, and will demonstrate proper military etiquette for social situations. Know proper shipboard protocol with respect to quarterdeck procedures, wardroom etiquette, boarding and disembarking, honor to passing ships, and boat etiquette, and will demonstrate proper military etiquette for social situations. Know and practice basic American flag etiquette Know and practice basic American flag etiquette

5 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 4 Custom Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of time Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of time A time-honored set of practices that have the force of law A time-honored set of practices that have the force of law

6 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 5 Tradition The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. Developed from the performance of our own personnel. The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. Developed from the performance of our own personnel.

7 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 6 The Salute History of the salute History of the salute –Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends for identification. –Borgias Family -- assassination by dagger was common. It was customary to approach other men with raised hand.

8 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 7 The Salute –U.S. Navy carried tradition over from British 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.Time-honored tradition of courtesy among military personnel. Expression of mutual pride and respect.Expression of mutual pride and respect.

9 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 8 Types of Salutes Hand salute Hand salute Hand salute under arms Hand salute under arms Present arms Present arms Sword salute Sword salute “Eyes right" when passing in review “Eyes right" when passing in review

10 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 9 HAND SALUTE

11 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 10 When to Salute Aboard Ships Reporting aboard Reporting aboard Disembarking vessel Disembarking vessel Salute officers at the first meeting of the day. Salute officers at the first meeting of the day. Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting. Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting.

12 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 11 When to Salute Aboard Small Boats Personnel in charge of boat not underway salute officers that come alongside or pass nearby. 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. Boat coxswain salutes all officers entering or leaving the boat. Rendering Honors – if underway and passing another boat, junior salute the senior. Rendering Honors – if underway and passing another boat, junior salute the senior.

13 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 12 Aboard Small Boats During morning or evening colors, the boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All others will sit (stand) at attention. During morning or evening colors, the boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All others will sit (stand) at attention.

14 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 13 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. 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. AttentionTo the ColorsCarry OnFirst Call

15 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 14 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. 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. Uncovered--face national ensign or music and stand at attention.

16 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 15 During the National Anthem If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart. If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart. These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well. These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well.

17 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 16 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. 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. Salute when boarding or disembarking vessels. Salute when boarding or disembarking vessels. This also applies to foreign national ensigns. This also applies to foreign national ensigns.

18 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 17 First Salutes Ensign Second Salute the OOD Requesting permission to come aboard BOARDING A VESSEL

19 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 18 Military Funerals Naval personnel remain covered while in the open, but uncovered during the committal service at the grave. 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. During burial service at sea, all personnel remain covered throughout the committal.

20 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 19 Military Funerals As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies. As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies. Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered. Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered.

21 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 20 In Buildings Do not salute unless in the official capacity (on watch). Do not salute unless in the official capacity (on watch). Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAF). Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAF). When reporting to an office, do not render a salute. When reporting to an office, do not render a salute.

22 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 21 Outside If seated, a junior should rise and face the senior and render a salute and appropriate greeting. 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. When reporting on deck or outside ashore naval personnel will be covered and will render a salute.

23 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 22 In vehicle Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles. Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles. Those officers in the vehicle will return salutes as required. 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. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if stopped, but has the option when moving for safety reasons.

24 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 23 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”. 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, salute! If seniority is unknown, salute! IF IN DOUBT - SALUTE

25 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 24 Saluting situations - Walking with a Senior Always walk to the left of the senior. Always walk to the left of the senior. If the senior is saluted by personnel who are junior to the officer, do not salute until the senior officer does. If the senior is saluted by personnel who are junior to the officer, do not salute until the senior officer does.

26 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 25 Meeting Seniors Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. Hold salute until returned. Hold salute until returned. Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am" Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am"

27 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 26 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. 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.

28 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 27 Relieving the watch "I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute) "I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute) "I am ready to be relieved" (salute) "I am ready to be relieved" (salute) "I relieve you, sir" (salute) "I relieve you, sir" (salute) "I stand relieved” "I stand relieved”

29 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 28 When not to salute When uncovered. When uncovered. In formation, except on command. In formation, except on command. In a work detail (person in charge salutes). In a work detail (person in charge salutes). When engaged in athletics. When engaged in athletics.

30 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 29 When not to salute If both hands are full. If both hands are full. In public places when inappropriate (i.e., restaurant). In public places when inappropriate (i.e., restaurant). In public conveyances. In public conveyances. At mess. At mess.

31 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 30 WHEN IN DOUBT, SALUTE!

32 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 31 Junior does not Salute Sternly request an immediate conference with that individual. Sternly request an immediate conference with that individual. Remind the individual of the necessity for respect and deference to seniors. Remind the individual of the necessity for respect and deference to seniors. Obtain a proper salute from the individual. Obtain a proper salute from the individual.

33 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 32 Shipboard Courtesy - Quarterdeck Honored, ceremonial part of a ship. Honored, ceremonial part of a ship. Use proper boarding and disembarking procedures. Use proper boarding and disembarking procedures. Keep immaculate and ceremonial. Keep immaculate and ceremonial. No smoking allowed in this area. No smoking allowed in this area.

34 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 33 Shipboard Courtesy- Quarterdeck Keep hands out of pockets. Keep hands out of pockets. Do not engage in horseplay. Do not engage in horseplay. Don’t appear out of uniform. Don’t appear out of uniform.

35 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 34 Shipboard Courtesy- Quarterdeck Officer of the Deck is in charge and represents the CO. Officer of the Deck 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.

36 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 35 Boat and Vehicle Etiquette Seniors board last and leave first. Seniors board last and leave first. Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward. Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward.

37 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 36 In or Near Enlisted Spaces Treat with respect. Treat with respect. Always uncover if on the mess deck. Always uncover if on the mess deck. These spaces are the enlisted person's home! These spaces are the enlisted person's home!

38 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 37 Officers in Sick Bay Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured). Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured). No smoking allowed. No smoking allowed.

39 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 38 Officer and CPO Country What they are What they are –Area where Officers and Chief Petty Officers eat, sleep as well as the passageways surrounding these areas Official Business Only Official Business Only

40 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 39 Military Courtesy Responses to Senior Officers "Yes, sir" "Yes, sir" "No, sir" "No, sir" "Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry out your order, sir. "Aye, aye sir" -- I understand and will carry out your order, sir. "I do not know, but I will find out, sir" "I do not know, but I will find out, sir" "No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't blame others. "No excuse, sir" -- accept responsibility, don't blame others.

41 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 40 Relationships Between Officers and Enlisted Demonstrate mutual respect. Demonstrate mutual respect. Never become "buddy buddy”. Never become "buddy buddy”. Personal dignity is critical to successful leadership. Personal dignity is critical to successful leadership.

42 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 41 Relationships Between Officers and Enlisted Be friendly and approachable. Be friendly and approachable. Be fair, consistent, and firm. Be fair, consistent, and firm. Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition -- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops. Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition -- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops. Praise in public, but reprimand in private. Praise in public, but reprimand in private.

43 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 42 Courtesy Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.). Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.). End responses “sir” / “ma'am”. End responses “sir” / “ma'am”. YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!! YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!!

44 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 43 Courtesy Calls Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48 hours of reporting. 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. 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" party.

45 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 44 Correspondence When addressing members down your chain of command, or personnel of lesser rank than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R" When addressing members down your chain of command, or personnel of lesser rank than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R" When addressing members up the your chain of command, or officers higher in rank, sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R" When addressing members up the your chain of command, or officers higher in rank, sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R"

46 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 45 Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Always treat with respect and deference. Always treat with respect and deference. Don't "bad-mouth" seniors. Don't "bad-mouth" seniors. Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected. Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected. Come to attention when a senior enters. Come to attention when a senior enters.

47 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 46 Relations Between Junior and Senior Officers Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action. Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action. Treat a request from a senior as an order. Treat a request from a senior as an order. Never extend a handshake to a senior first. Never extend a handshake to a senior first. Never jump the chain of command. Never jump the chain of command.

48 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 47 Wardroom Etiquette All officers belong to the wardroom mess. All officers belong to the wardroom mess. The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund. The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund. The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member. The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member.

49 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 48 Wardroom Etiquette President of the Mess President of the Mess –CO on small ships –XO on large ships Seating Seating –No longer prescribed in Navy Regulations, however it is customary for the president to sit at the head of the table w/ decreasing rank down the table

50 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 49 Wardroom Rules of Etiquette Remove cover prior to entering mess. Remove cover prior to entering mess. Always be in uniform (clean uniform). 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. If necessary to leave the mess early, the officer will excuse him or herself to the senior officer present. Introduce any guests to others. Introduce any guests to others.

51 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 50 Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Never show up late for the mess. Never show up late for the mess. If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join. If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join. Don't loiter about the mess during working hours. Don't loiter about the mess during working hours. Don't be noisy or boisterous. Don't be noisy or boisterous.

52 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 51 Rules of Etiquette - Wardroom Don't talk shop, religion, or politics Don't talk shop, religion, or politics Pay mess bill promptly. Pay mess bill promptly. Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do. Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do. No enlisted personnel allowed. No enlisted personnel allowed.

53 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 52 Half-Masting the Ensign Symbol of mourning Symbol of mourning –Memorial Day 0800-1220 (after 21 st gun salute) –Raising Raise to top, then lower to ½Raise to top, then lower to ½ –If already raised Lower to ½Lower to ½ –Lowering Raise to top, then lower downRaise to top, then lower down

54 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 53 Dining In/Out Pride of service, high morale, loyalty Pride of service, high morale, loyalty OPNAVINST 1710.7 OPNAVINST 1710.7 Mess Night (USMC) Mess Night (USMC) Formal Dinner Formal Dinner –Cocktail –Toasts –Dinner –Charges/Fines With or without spouses/guests With or without spouses/guests

55 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 54 Crossing the Line Ceremony conducted when a Navy ship crosses the equator Ceremony conducted when a Navy ship crosses the equator Pollywog – has not crossed Pollywog – has not crossed Shellback-has crossed Shellback-has crossed Golden Shellback Golden Shellback –Crossed at 180 th Meridian Service Entry: Date, Time, Lat., Long. Service Entry: Date, Time, Lat., Long.

56 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 55 Dress Ship Dress Ship Dress Ship –Largest National Ensign flown from flagstaff –National Ensigns at each masthead Full-Dress Ship Full-Dress Ship –Same as above –Signal flags from foot of jackstaff to mastheads to foot of flagstaff

57 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 56 Boatswain’s pipe Pronounced ‘Bosun’ Pronounced ‘Bosun’ Signaling device on a ship Signaling device on a ship –Loud high pitch can be heard over noise Ceremonies Ceremonies

58 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 57 Navy Terms Geedunk Geedunk –Junk food (i.e. geedunk machine) Chit Chit –Special request form submitted through the chain of command Gundecking Gundecking –Taking shortcuts or falsifying documents, reports, etc

59 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 58 Naval Terms (cont) Scuttlebutt Scuttlebutt –Drinking fountain –Rumors Sea stories Sea stories –Often elaborated stories told of happenings at sea. (So there I was…) Airdale/Brownshoe Airdale/Brownshoe –Naval Aviator, they wear brown shoes w/ khaki uniform or brown boots w/ flight-suit.

60 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 59 Naval Terms (cont) Bravo Zulu Bravo Zulu –“Good Job” Bull Ensign Bull Ensign –The highest ranking Ensign assigned to a unit. –Usually responsible for handling wardroom activities Frocking Frocking –The ceremonious acknowledgement of advancement to assume the authority and responsibility of higher rank. Head Head –Restroom

61 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 60

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63 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 62 Taps British Army had “Last Post” British Army had “Last Post” Adopted as “Extinguish Lights” (Lights out) Adopted as “Extinguish Lights” (Lights out) General Butterfield developed music during Civil War (1860s) along Potomac General Butterfield developed music during Civil War (1860s) along Potomac Made an official bugle call after the war Made an official bugle call after the war

64 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 63

65 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 64

66 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 65 Honors and Ceremonies Morning and Evening colors. Morning and Evening colors. –0800 – raise the national ensign 5 minute warning call5 minute warning call “attention” call“attention” call “carry on” sounded“carry on” sounded –Sunset – lower the national ensign 5 minute warning call5 minute warning call “attention”“attention” “carry on”“carry on”

67 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 66 Practice

68 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 67 Gun Salutes Article 1013 of U.S. Navy Regulations Article 1013 of U.S. Navy Regulations –Honors given for the President of the U.S., civilian dignitaries, flag officers, foreign officials on official visits. –Recognition of foreign nations –Celebration of Independence Day

69 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 68 Honors Between Ships Given when ships or boats pass "close aboard”. Given when ships or boats pass "close aboard”. Procedure between ships. Procedure between ships. Dispensing with Honors. Dispensing with Honors. –Only 0800 until sunset Not exchanged between U.S. Naval vessels engaged in tactical evolutions outside of port. Not exchanged between U.S. Naval vessels engaged in tactical evolutions outside of port.

70 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 69 Honors between ships “Attention” sounded by junior vessel “Attention” sounded by junior vessel –1 short whistle – starboard –2 short whistles – port “hand salute” by junior ship “hand salute” by junior ship –1 whistle –Senior ship returns salute “ready, two” by senior ship “ready, two” by senior ship –2 whistles –Junior ship drops salute after senior ship “carry on” by senior ship “carry on” by senior ship –2 whistles –Junior ship sounds “carry on”

71 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 70 Dispensing with honors The senior officer may dispense with honors. The senior officer may dispense with honors. Honors are not rendered or required by vessels with small bridge areas such as submarines. Honors are not rendered or required by vessels with small bridge areas such as submarines.

72 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 71 Honors at Official Inspections Honor’s are rendered based on Inspecting Officers Rank. Honor’s are rendered based on Inspecting Officers Rank.

73 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 72 Personal Flags and Pennants Flag officers are entitled to personal flags: Flag officers are entitled to personal flags: –Navy -- blue flag with white stars –Marines -- red flag with gold stars

74 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 73 Personal Flags and Pennants When a flag officer eligible for command at sea is embarked on a ship, his/her flag is displayed. When a flag officer eligible for command at sea is embarked on a ship, his/her flag is displayed. The flag is also displayed on small boats and vehicles when the flag officer is aboard. The flag is also displayed on small boats and vehicles when the flag officer is aboard.

75 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 74 Personal Flags and Pennants Non-Flag Officers Non-Flag Officers –Broad Command Pennant Division of CV’s or CG’sDivision of CV’s or CG’s Force, Flotilla, or squadronForce, Flotilla, or squadron Aircraft WingAircraft Wing –Burgee Command Pennant Division of shipsDivision of ships Major subdivision of CVWMajor subdivision of CVW

76 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 75 Bow Insignia for Boats A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: For a flag officer, stars as arranged on his/her flagFor a flag officer, stars as arranged on his/her flag

77 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 76 Bow Insignia for Boats A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: A boat assigned to an officer for regular personal use carries Insignia on each bow as follows: –For a unit commander, a replica of the command pennant –For a CO or Chief of Staff who is not a flag officer, an arrow

78 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 77 Flagstaff insignia Spread Eagle – President (19+ guns) Spread Eagle – President (19+ guns) Halberd – Flag officer (<19 guns, or civilian 11-19 guns) Halberd – Flag officer (<19 guns, or civilian 11-19 guns) Ball – Navy Captain (O-6) Ball – Navy Captain (O-6) Star – Navy Commander (O-5) Star – Navy Commander (O-5) Flat Truck – Other Flat Truck – Other

79 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 78 Dressing / Full Dress Ship In port 0800 – sunset In port 0800 – sunset Dress ship: Dress ship: –All national holidays except the 4th of July. –When directed by a higher authority. –"Holiday" Ensign at flagstaff, jack at jackstaff –National ensign at each masthead

80 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 79 Dressing / Full Dress Ship Full Dress Ship: Full Dress Ship: –4th of July, Washington's birthday. –When directed by a higher authority –Same flags as in dress ship, with: Rainbow of Signal Flags (foot of jackstaff – mastheads foot of flagstaff)Rainbow of Signal Flags (foot of jackstaff – mastheads foot of flagstaff) When dressing ship for a foreign holiday, that nation's flag is hoisted at the main mast in place of the U.S. flag.When dressing ship for a foreign holiday, that nation's flag is hoisted at the main mast in place of the U.S. flag.

81 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 80 Ceremonies for National Holidays Washington’s birthday, 4 th of July Washington’s birthday, 4 th of July –Full dress ship –21-gun salute Memorial Day Memorial Day –National ensign is half-masted at morning colors –At 1200, special 21-gun salute. National ensign hoisted to the peak for remainder of day.

82 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 81 Dining-In/Dining-Out Formal dinners given by members of a naval unit, in order to demonstrate esprit de corps. 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-In -- only military officers from that unit. Dining-Out -- military officers and their civilian spouses or friends. Dining-Out -- military officers and their civilian spouses or friends.

83 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 82 Dining-In/Dining-Out Typical Dining-In / Out: Typical Dining-In / Out: –The dinner –Toasts –“Fines” –Decorum

84 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 83 Naval Customs and Traditions It is the responsibility of everyone to know Navy heritage. As an Officer, be aware of them. It is the responsibility of everyone to know Navy heritage. As an Officer, be aware of them. Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions. Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions. Process of socialization and learning a form of "corporate culture”. Process of socialization and learning a form of "corporate culture”.

85 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 84 Key Figures in Naval Service John Paul Jones - John Paul Jones - –He founded the tradition of dedication to duty and perseverance –"I have not yet begun to fight!" Stephen Decatur - exemplified the attributes of initiative and action. Stephen Decatur - exemplified the attributes of initiative and action.

86 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 85 Key Figures in Naval Service Oliver Hazard Perry - determined, like Jones, not to give up the ship, Perry fought on until he was able to claim that “we have met the enemy and they are ours”. Oliver Hazard Perry - determined, like Jones, not to give up the ship, Perry fought on until he was able to claim that “we have met the enemy and they are ours”.

87 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 86 Key Figures in Naval Service David Farragut - commitment to leadership instead of following; bold, decisive action - "Damn the torpedoes -full speed ahead”. David Farragut - commitment to leadership instead of following; bold, decisive action - "Damn the torpedoes -full speed ahead”. William "Bull" Halsey - personified Navy tradition of striking fast, hitting hard and fighting to win. William "Bull" Halsey - personified Navy tradition of striking fast, hitting hard and fighting to win. Howard Gilmore - selfless sacrifice on behalf of his crew and ship (CO, USS Growler). Howard Gilmore - selfless sacrifice on behalf of his crew and ship (CO, USS Growler).

88 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 87 CUSTOMS Tending the Side Tending the Side Dipping the Ensign Dipping the Ensign Ship Launchings / Commissioning’s Ship Launchings / Commissioning’s Captains Mast Captains Mast Crossing the Line Crossing the Line

89 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 88 UPHOLD OUR RICH HERITAGE THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS, CONDUCT, APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT, APPEARANCE AND ATTITUDE. ATTITUDE.

90 © 2001 By Default! A Free sample background from www.pptbackgrounds.fsnet.co.uk Slide 89 Questions??


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