Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremonies

1. Courtesy, Protocol and Ceremonies District 13 DIRAUX OTO: CWO2 Brown

2. Objectives • Courtesy and Protocol • Standing at Attention & Saluting • Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks • Flag Etiquette • Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels • Local Stations • Wardroom Etiquette & Ceremonies

3. Courtesy 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. • 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.

4. Standing 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.

5. Saluting • 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

6. Coast Guard vs. Auxiliary Ranks

7. Auxiliary Insignia

8. Flag Etiquette • In a meeting room – flat above and behind thespeaker. • 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.

9. Boarding & Leaving Military Vessels • Quarterdeck – entry point • Boarding in uniform • OOD • Leaving • In civilian clothes • Guests

10. 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.

11. Wardroom Etiquette • Wardroom – Officers; Mess deck – enlisted. • Wait to be invited to sit. • Dinner conversation. • Areas off limits. • No headgear worn. • Always obey the ship’s rules. If you do not know...ASK!

12. Ceremonies • Invitations • Receiving Lines and Receptions • Formal Functions • Introductions • Seating Arrangements • Speaking Order for Guests

13. Let’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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