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Customs and Courtesies Objectives (pg 34-43) Describe why customs are important in the military Identify Situations where saluting is required Describe procedures to report to an officer. Quick Write. Jot down 3 everyday customs you think are important. Why are they important?.

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  1. Customs and Courtesies Objectives (pg 34-43)Describe why customs are important in the militaryIdentify Situations where saluting is requiredDescribe procedures to report to an officer Lesson 3, Chapter 1

  2. Quick Write Jot down 3 everyday customs you think are important. Why are they important?

  3. Why are customs important in the military? • get along with others • Morale, discipline, & esprit de corps • Encourage allegiance • Reminder of sacrifice • Respect for the chain of command (COC) • Build self-discipline • Honor those who have served • Reach goals Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

  4. What is the position of honor? • custom of sitting or walking to the left of people in senior positions Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

  5. How to salute • The tip of your right forefinger touches the lower part of your headgear just to the right of your eye or the right eyebrow if you are not wearing headgear. • Your upper arm is parallel to the ground. • Your thumb and fingers extend and join. • A straight line forms between the tip of your middle finger and elbow. • Stand erect and face the person you are saluting. • Drop the salute by moving your hand smoothly to your side in one motion.

  6. Whom to salute • The President of the United States • Commissioned & warrant officers of the U.S. Armed Forces • Officers of friendly foreign nations • Secretary of Defense & Secretary of AF

  7. When to salute • meet a senior officer outdoors • saluted by a junior officer • indoors at specified times • Conclusion of outdoor conversation w? Sr officer • Officially marked vehicle • Officer approaches a group outdoors Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

  8. Why is respect for rank important? • Maintains discipline • Promotes proper military bearing Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

  9. Walk, ride, or sit to the left of a senior person. • Stand when a senior officer speaks to you. • Get out of a parked vehicle before speaking to a senior officer who is outside the vehicle. • A senior officer enters an automobile last and exits first.

  10. Military taboos • Leaning or flopping against a senior’s desk • Inappropriate conduct while in uniform • "Bootlicking," or courting favor with a superior • Engaging in gossip • Engaging in vulgar conduct and using vulgar language • superior officer Antwone.wmv Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

  11. procedure for reporting to an officer?(pg 38-39) • Entrance • Knock once-- wait for an answer. • March in at attention. • Take most direct route to the officer. • Halt about two paces from the officer or desk. • Face the officer directly.

  12. Reporting procedures (cont’d) • Reporting • Report w/snap & precision. • When at saluting position—begin reporting statement. • Hold salute until statement complete & officer returns salute. • Stand at attention until otherwise ordered. • When conversation finished--come to attention--salute until officer returns salute. • Departure • Drop your salute. • Complete appropriate facing movements. • March the most direct route to the door. • Maintain proper military bearing at all times. Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

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