Courtesy, Protocol & Ceremonies

1. Courtesy, Protocol& Ceremonies EOT - 2017

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

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!