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1 UNIT 3 MILITARY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES, ETIQUETTE AND CEREMONIES

2 Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette, and Ceremonies Customs and courtesies are the way by which nations and individuals pay respect to distinguished persons and foreign governments.

3 Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette, and Ceremonies They are not rendered to governments that the U.S. does not recognize or to officials who request that they not be rendered.

4 Ceremonies You render honors when passing the USS ARIZONA memorial.

5 COURTESIES ARE SALUTES TO SHIPS, TO HIGH RANKING AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO NATIONS

6 The American Flag and Flag Etiquette Reminds us of the greatness of America

7 The American Flag The standard of honor under which we live. The flag is a symbol of our people, land and institutions.

8 Our Flag The flag signifies a people dedicated to liberty, justice, and freedom for all.

9 Our Flag Stands for the courageous, earnest, and unselfish experiences of those who have given us strength as a nation

10 Proper display of the flag demonstrates the ultimate respect for the flag of our nation.

11 Our Flag It is customary to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

12 The U.S. Flag can be displayed twenty-four hours a day when properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

13 QUESTIONS 1-5

14 Display the flag at every: public institution school

15 The American Flag NJROTC cadets observing colors at their school

16 Ensure the flag is displayed on: New Year's Day Inauguration Day Lincoln's Birthday Easter Sunday Armed Forces Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Other Important Days Labor Day Columbus Day Navy Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Birthdays of States Washington's Birthday

17 Memorial Day (Will be flown at half-mast until noon) Veteran's Day

18 The flag should be displayed daily in or near every polling (voting) place on election days.

19 When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

20 Military personnel follow specific procedures in showing their respect to the flag and the national anthem.

21 Honoring and Saluting the Flag Demonstrates respect for our: Nation Fellow citizens Proud heritage we share

22 QUESTIONS 6-9

23 FLAG COURTESIES When outdoors in uniform When outdoors in civilian clothes To an escorted flag On a stationary flagstaff During indoor ceremonies

24 When outdoors in uniform, stand at attention facing the flag and salute.

25 While in civilian clothes you hear the national anthem, come to attention and face in the direction of the music

26 OUTDOORS IN UNIFORM When the national anthem or To the Colors is played, stand at attention, face the flag, and render the military salute. If the flag is not visible, face the music and salute.

27 The salute begins on the first note of the music and is held until the last note.

28 On a military base, at the first note of the national anthem all vehicles come to a complete stop and passengers sit quietly until the last note

29 An Escorted Flag

30 When attending any outdoor event in uniform and the U.S. flag is escorted past you, stand at attention, face the front, and render the appropriate salute when the flag is 6 paces from your position.

31 Do not salute flags on stationary flagstaffs except during reveille and retreat.

32 QUESTIONS 10-14

33 Half Staff The flag is flown at half staff to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance.

34 Half Staff Half Staff means the flag is flown one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff

35 Half Staff The flag is flown at half staff to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance.

36 QUESTIONS 15-17

37 The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

38 Describe the meanings of the twelve components of the Pledge of Allegiance. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

39 I: You and me, an individual, a person

40 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Take a vow, an oath, a promise Duty owed to your country, observance of obligation. A symbol of liberty, freedom, that which we as free men and women do so jealously cherish.

41 OF THE UNITED STATES: Joined together, combined, produced by two or more persons, a union our forefathers put together in 1776, to make us a united people free of a tyrant or an oppressor.

42 OF AMERICA: A land blessed with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. A land full of natural resources, a land where anyone can do what he/she wants as long as it does not violate the rights of another.

43 ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

44 ONE NATION: A body of people associated with a particular territory, who are conscious of their unity. One body of people speaking the same language, and yet opening doors to those foreign to us and saying welcome.

45 UNDER GOD: Meaning we have been so blessed.

46 INDIVISIBLE: Incapable of being divided. Even when our own internal problems our people, when sensing someone trying to take away our freedom, will answer the call to put down an adversary. We will unite.

47 WITH LIBERTY: Freedom from outside control. Freedom from captivity, freedom from dictatorship, with the right to choose our own government.

48 AND JUSTICE: The quality of being just, equitable, fair treatment for all, regardless of social background or economic standing. The right to be heard, to see our accusers, to question why.

49 FOR ALL: Not just a chosen few, but for everyone in the land.

50 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Military formations never recite the pledge

51 QUESTIONS 18-21

52 Reveille is the signal for the START of the official duty day

53 RETREAT is the signal for the END of the official duty day

54 Types of Ceremonies (concerning the U.S. Flag) Parades ~ Ceremonial ~ Street Reviews Decorations Funerals and Special Ceremonies

55 COMMANDER OF TROOPS is the senior officer taking part in it

56 QUESTIONS 22-26

57 Ceremonies Formal events commemorating, honoring, and recognizing individuals, groups, or achievements

58 MILITARY REVIEW CONSISTS OF: -!FORMATION OF THE UNIT -!PRESENTATION AND HONORS -!INSPECTION (TROOPING THE LINE) -!PASS IN REVIEW

59 Formation of the Unit The line on which the cadets are to form and along which they are to march in the review area is marked out by the host organization for the review

60 FORMATION OF THE UNIT If three services (Navy, Marine, Army) are participating jointly in an NJROTC unit s review, the order of march is Army, Marine Corps and Navy last.

61 TROOPING THE LINE The formal part of a review during which an inspection is made

62 Pass in Review

63 PASS IN REVIEW PROCEDURES After the reviewing officer has taken his/her position in the reviewing area and the cadets are at attention, the commander of the troops commands, PASS IN REVIEW When performing a Pass in Review, the platoon commander executes eyes right when the platoon is within six (6) paces from the nearest member of the reviewing party.

64 Presentations and Honors

65 Presentation of Decorations Held to present: NJROTC awards and decorations U.S. decorations Organizational colors Foreign decorations

66 Street Parade

67 STREET PARADES ARE ORGANIZED AND DIRECTED BY A PERSON WHO IS DESIGNATED AS THE GRAND MARSHALL

68 Importance of Participation It's an important part of training. It brings credit to school and unit. Strut your stuff!

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