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Bishop Kenny NJROTC Naval Science One Lesson Military Customs
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UNIT 3 MILITARY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES,
ETIQUETTE AND CEREMONIES
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TAPS
"It all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was
with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia.The Confederate Army was on the other
side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moan of a
soldier who lay mortally wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate
soldier, the captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical
attention.Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the captain reached the stricken
soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the captain finally reached
his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The captain lit a lantern. Suddenly, he caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the
dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying
music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, he enlisted in the
Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give
his son a full military burial despite his enemy status.
His request was partially granted. The captain had asked if he could have a group of Army
band members play a funeral dirge for the son at the funeral. That request was turned down
since the soldier was a Confederate. Out of respect for the father, they did say they could
give him only one musician.
The captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had
found on a piece of paper in the pocket of his dead son's uniform.
This wish was granted. This music was the haunting melody we now know as "Taps" that is
used at all military funerals."
LESSON TOPIC OBJECTIVES:
Explain the types of military customs and courtesies to
include their purposes and when courtesies are
rendered.
Describe the flag of the United States as a standard of
honor.
Explain the procedures in pledging allegiance to the flag.
Describe the sequence of events in military ceremonies,
reviews and parades.
Customs and courtesies are the traditional way by which nations and individuals pay respect to distinguished persons and foreign governments.
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.
You render honors when passing
the USS ARIZONA memorial.
Ceremonies are formal,
traditional acts of
respect and/or
reverence
performed on
public occasions.
“The Black Tears of the Arizona,”
Even after 50 years, her engines
occasionally leak small amounts of oil
that bubble to the top of the water and
create a rainbow on the surface. The
leaking oil is often referred to as “The
Black Tears of the Arizona,” and local
legend says that the tears will stop
when the last Arizona survivor has
joined his crew members in death
“The Black Tears of the Arizona,”
Reminds us of the greatness of America
The American Flag and
Flag Etiquette
The American Flag
The standard of honor
under which we live
Canton
The four corners of a flag, especially the
upper left hand corner of the flag.
Our Flag
The flag signifies a
people dedicated to
liberty, justice, and
freedom for all.
Our Flag
Stands for the courageous, earnest, and
unselfish experiences of those who have
given us strength as a nation
Ensign
A special flag based on a country’s
national flag and used exclusively on
naval ships or merchant ship.
Proper display of the flag demonstrates
the ultimate respect for the flag of our
nation.
Our Flag
It is customary to display the flag only
from sunrise to sunset on buildings and
on stationary flagstaffs in the open.
Our Flag
When a patriotic effect is desired, the
flag may be displayed 24-hours a day if
properly illuminated during the hours of
darkness.
Our Flag
The flag should not be displayed on days
when the weather is inclement, except
when an all weather flag or storm flag is
displayed.
Storm Flag
The U.S. flag
which is
flown at
military
installation
during
inclement
weather.
Display the
flag at every:
• public institution
• school
The
American Flag
NJROTC cadets observing colors
at their school
New Year's Day
Inauguration Day
Lincoln's Birthday
Easter Sunday
Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
Other Important
Days
Ensure the flag is displayed on:
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Navy Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Birthdays of States
Washington's Birthday
Half-staff: The position of the flag when
it is one-half the distance between the
top and the bottom of the staff.
The flag should be displayed daily in or
near every polling (voting) place on
election days.
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.
Military personnel follow specific
procedures in showing their respect
to the flag and the national anthem.
Honoring and Saluting the Flag
Demonstrates respect for our:
• Nation
• Fellow citizens
• Proud heritage we share
FLAG
COURTESIES
• When outdoors in
uniform
• When outdoors in
civilian clothes
• To an escorted
flag
• On a stationary
flagstaff
• During indoor
ceremonies
OUTDOORS IN UNIFORM
Colors
The national
and regimental
or armorial
flags carried by
dismounted
organizations
(such as color
guard)
The salute begins on the first note of
the music and is held until the last note.
An
Escorted
Flag
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. Render the
salute six paces before
the flag is even with
you and hold it until
the flag has passed six
paces beyond you.
Do not salute flags on
stationary flagstaffs
except during
reveille and retreat.
The flag is flown at
half staff to honor
and pay respect to
deceased persons
of national
importance.
Half Staff
The procedure
for half-staff:
To half-mast the
ensign, it is first
hoisted to the
peak and then
lowered to the
half mast
position.
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.
The Pledge of Allegiance
IN UNIFORM
In military formation and ceremonies, the Pledge of
Allegiance shall not be recited. At protocol functions, social,
and sporting events which include civilian participants,
personnel in uniform should:
(a) When outdoors, stand at
attention, face the flag,
remain silent and render
the hand salute;
(b) When indoors, stand at
attention, and face the flag,
but don not salute.
Reciting of the Pledge of
Allegiance is optional for
military personnel when
indoors.
Ceremonies
Formal events commemorating, honoring,
and recognizing individuals, groups, or
achievements
Types of Ceremonies
• Parades
~ Ceremonial
~ Street
• Funerals and Special Ceremonies
• Reviews
• Decorations
The Composition of a Review
A review consists of four parts:
Formation of the unit
Presentations and honors
Inspection (trooping the line)
March in the review.
Formation of the Unit
In a joint/combined review of the 5
uniformed services, what is the order
of march?
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard.
Presentations and Honors
Inspection
The Presentation of Awards
It commences with the
reading of the orders
and citations of the
awards to be presented
by a designated staff
officer. The reviewing
officer attaches the
decoration on the
uniform over the left
breast pocket, presents
the citation and shakes
the hand of each
decorated person.
Immediately after
shaking hands, the
person decorated salutes
the reviewing officer. The
salute is returned, and
the reviewing officer
proceeds to the next
person being decorated.
After shaking hands with
the last person, the
reviewing officer
resumes his/her post.
The Presentation of Awards cont.…
Pass in Review
Held to present:
• NJROTC awards
and decorations
• U.S. decorations
• Organizational
colors
• Foreign
decorations
Presentation of
Decorations
Street Parade
Street parade different from a military review
because they are considerably less formal.
They are organized by a person designated
as Grand Marshal.
Importance
of Participation
• It's an important
part of training.
• It brings credit to
school and unit.
• Strut your stuff!
Q.1. What are customs and
courtesies?
A.1. The way by which nations and
individuals pay respect to
distinguished persons and foreign
governments
Q.1. What are customs and
courtesies?
Q.2. TRUE or FALSE. Courtesies are
salutes to ships, to high-
ranking individuals and to
nations.
A.2. TRUE.
Q.2. TRUE or FALSE. Courtesies are
salutes to ships, to high-
ranking individuals and to
nations.
Q.3 When should the flag be
displayed?
A.3. The flag should be displayed
on all days, especially on all
national and state holidays.
Q.3. When should the flag be
displayed?
Q.4. When should the flag not be
displayed during daylight
hours?
A.4. When the weather is inclement
except when an all weather
flag is available.
Q.4. When should the flag not be
displayed during daylight
hours?
Q.5. When is the only time a flag
should be destroyed?
A.5. When the flag is in such a
condition that it is no longer a
fitting emblem for display, it
should be destroyed.
Q.5. When is the only time a flag
should be destroyed?
Q.6. What do uncovered military
service members do when they
pledge allegiance?
A.6. The salute begins on the first
note of the music and is held
until the last note.
Q.6. When does the salute to the
flag begin when outdoors and
you are in full uniform?
Q.7. What are the four types of
ceremonies?
A.7. Reviews, decorations, parades
and funerals/special
ceremonies
Q.7. What are the four types of
ceremonies?