LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Learning Objectives Describe the types of personal salutes and when they are executed Match Army ranks and their proper titles Identify situations requiring a salute or other forms of respect to senior officers Define key words: courtesies, customs, dress, espirit de corps, mess, position of honor, reporting, ruffles and flourishes, salutes, self-propelled, traditions, uncasing, uncovered CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 8: American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Worksheet 1: Military Traditions, Customs and Courtesies Part 1 Directions: Column A provides definitions of key words listed in Column B. Match the key word with the appropriate definition by placing the correct letter in the space to the left of Column A. Column A To attire with a certain degree of uniformity A drum and bugle salute Long-established practices followed as a matter of course among a people Having the ability within itself to move Being without a hat or headgear The firing of a salute normally by a battery of guns The passing down of elements of a culture from one generation to another A sign or form of exchange used to greet or to show respect and recognition Polite gestures or remarks The policy of keeping seniors to your right while walking or sitting A common feeling of pride found in members of a group Removing the case from Colors attached to a staff Presenting oneself to a senior A place in the military where meals are served Column B a. cannon salutes b. courtesies c. customs d. dress e. esprit de corps f. mess g. position of honor h. reporting i. ruffles and flourishes j. salute k. self-propelled l. traditions m. uncasing a group n. uncovered Part 2 Directions: Column A provides definitions of key words listed in Column B. Match the key word with the appropriate definition by placing the correct letter in the space to the left of Column A. Column A Column B Place the tip of your right forefinger to the forehead near and slightly to the right of your right eyebrow Place the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow Place the tip of your right forefinger on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of your right eye a. wearing headgear with a visor and with glasses b. uncovered with glasses c. wearing headgear without a visor and without glasses
Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 8: American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Part 3 Circle a Salute Directions: Military regulations require you to salute when you meet and recognize a person who is entitled to that honor with certain exceptions. Circle all of the situations below where a salute is required. a. When you or the other person are in civilian clothes b. When you meet the other person in a public place, such as a store or theater c. When you are in a group uncasing the Colors d. While you are indoors (you are not reporting or on guard duty) e. When you are reporting f. When you hear the sounding of honors g. When the national colors pass you h. While you are riding on public transportation, such as a bus or a train i. When you hear the National Anthem, To the Colors, or Hail to the Chief (If you are in uniform.) j. When you hear reveille or retreat and you are in uniform k. When pledging allegiance to the flag while outdoors and in uniform l. When pledging allegiance to the flag while indoors m. When on duty as a guard
Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 8: American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Answer Key for Worksheet 1: Military Traditions, Customs and Courtesies Answer Key for Part 1: Matching 1. d 2. i 3. c 4. k 5. n 6. a 7. l 8. j 9. b 10. g 11. e 12. m 13. h 14. f Answer Key for Part 2: Matching 1. c 2. b 3. a Answer Key for Part 3: Circle a Salute 1. c 2. e 3. f 4. g 5. i 6. j 7. k 8. m
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Performance Assessment Task American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies [U1C1L8] This performance assessment task gives you an opportunity to document your achievement of the lesson s competency: Explore the purpose of military traditions, customs, and courtesies Directions For this performance assessment task, you will be completing the Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Worksheet and writing a brief summary about respect in military organizations. For this assessment you will: 1. Think about the traditions, customs, and courtesies that you studied in this lesson. 2. Complete the Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies worksheet. 3. Write a brief summary about how respect is demonstrated and how it affects military organizations. 4. Use the attached scoring guide criteria for what you need to do to complete this task. 5. Submit your completed performance assessment task and scoring guide to your instructor for evaluation and a grade. 6. Render a correct salute and give an appropriate salutation to your instructor when turning in your worksheet and summary. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that you add this performance assessment task to your Cadet Portfolio. 1 American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies [U1C1L8] Performance Assessment Task
American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Performance Assessment Task Scoring Guide Criteria 1. You successfully complete the Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies worksheet 2. Your written summary identifies examples of military traditions, customs, and courtesies 3. Your written summary explains how displays of respect affect military organizations 4. You salute and give an appropriate salutation to your instructor when turning in your exercises Ratings met not met met not met met not met met not met Comments: Name: Date: Evaluator s Signature: Date: 2 American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies [U1C1L8] Performance Assessment Task