Courtesy, Protocol Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremoniesand Ceremonies

Courtesy, Protocol Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremoniesand Ceremonies

District 13 DIRAUXOTO: CWO2 Brown

ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

Courtesy and Protocol

Standing at Attention & Saluting

Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks

Flag Etiquette

Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels

Local Stations

Wardroom Etiquette & Ceremonies

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Courtesy and ProtocolCourtesy and Protocol

Courtesy is the key to successful human relationships.Promotes spirit of teamwork

Enhances 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.

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As civilian members of the USCG Auxiliary we hold no military rank.

Active and Reserve personnel deserve our salute or respect for their rank held.

If Auxiliary member saluted; courtesy is to return the salute.

Standing at AttentionStanding at AttentionStanding at AttentionStanding 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.

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SalutingSalutingSalutingSaluting

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

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Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary RanksRanks

Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary RanksRanks

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  AuxiliaryAuxiliary Coast Guard

Junior  OfficersJunior  Officers   

FSO 01 Ensign

VFC, SO 02 Lieutenant jg (Jr grade)

FC, ADSO 03 Lieutenant

VCDR, DSO 04 Lieutenant Commander

Senior OfficerSenior Officer  

DCDR 05 Commander

DCAPT 06 Captain

DCO 07 Rear Admiral (lwr half)

Flag OfficerFlag Officer 

NAVCO 08 Rear Admiral (up half)

NACO 09 Vice Admiral

Auxiliary InsigniaAuxiliary InsigniaAuxiliary InsigniaAuxiliary Insignia

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Flag EtiquetteFlag EtiquetteFlag EtiquetteFlag 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.

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Boarding & Leaving Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels Military Vessels

Boarding & Leaving Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels Military Vessels

Quarterdeck – entry point

Boarding in uniform

OOD

Leaving

In civilian clothes

Guests

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Local StationsLocal StationsLocal StationsLocal 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.

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Wardroom EtiquetteWardroom EtiquetteWardroom EtiquetteWardroom Etiquette

Wardroom – Officers; Mess deck – enlisted.

Wait to be invited to sit.

Dinner conversation.

Areas off limits.

No headgear worn.

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CeremoniesCeremoniesCeremoniesCeremonies

Invitations

Receiving Lines and Receptions

Formal Functions

Introductions

Seating Arrangements

Speaking Order for Guests

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Let’s ReviewLet’s Review

What is the difference between Courtesy and Protocol?Name two proper ways to stand at attention.What is the proper way to salute? Where do you place the flag in a staff meeting?In what order do you salute the National Ensign when arriving/reporting to the quarterdeck?What uniform clothing do you always remove before entering a mess deck?Upon receiving an invitation for a formal dinner, dress attire was not specified. What should you do?

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