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Naval Traditions, Customs, Naval Traditions, Customs, Honors and CourtesyHonors and Courtesy

“A naval ceremony should follow the long established rules for its execution carefully and exactly. Such attention to detail honors those who, long before us, established the ritual, and all those who, past, present, and future, take part in that ceremony”

Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Know the customs and traditions of the Navy Know the customs and traditions of the Navy and Marine Corps and relate them to current and Marine Corps and relate them to current useuse– Definition of custom and its originDefinition of custom and its origin– Definition of tradition and its originDefinition of tradition and its origin– Legal effect of customs in the naval serviceLegal effect of customs in the naval service

Demonstrate proper procedures for Demonstrate proper procedures for conducting morning and evening colors.conducting morning and evening colors.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Know proper shipboard protocol with respect Know proper shipboard protocol with respect to quarterdeck procedures, wardroom to quarterdeck procedures, wardroom etiquette, boarding and disembarking, honor etiquette, boarding and disembarking, honor to passing ships, and boat etiquette, and will to passing ships, and boat etiquette, and will demonstrate proper military etiquette for demonstrate proper military etiquette for social situations.social situations.

Know and practice basic American flag Know and practice basic American flag etiquetteetiquette

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CustomCustom

Acts which are uniformly followed over a long Acts which are uniformly followed over a long period of timeperiod of time

A time-honored set of practices that have the A time-honored set of practices that have the force of lawforce of law

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TraditionTradition

The passing down of elements of a culture The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. Developed from generation to generation. Developed from the performance of our own personnel.from the performance of our own personnel.

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The Salute The Salute

History of the saluteHistory of the salute

– Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends Days of chivalry -- knights raised visors to friends for identification.for identification.

– Borgias Family -- assassination by dagger was Borgias Family -- assassination by dagger was common. It was customary to approach other common. It was customary to approach other men with raised hand.men with raised hand.

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The SaluteThe Salute– U.S. Navy carried tradition over from U.S. Navy carried tradition over from

British Royal Navy--juniors uncovered British Royal Navy--juniors uncovered to address seniors--was shortened to to address seniors--was shortened to the salute as it is known today.the salute as it is known today.

– Significance of salute todaySignificance of salute today• Time-honored tradition of courtesy Time-honored tradition of courtesy

among military personnel.among military personnel.• Expression of mutual pride and respect.Expression of mutual pride and respect.

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Types of SalutesTypes of Salutes

Hand saluteHand salute

Hand salute under armsHand salute under arms

Present armsPresent arms

Sword saluteSword salute

““Eyes right" when passing in reviewEyes right" when passing in review

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HAND SALUTEHAND SALUTE

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When to SaluteWhen to SaluteAboard Ships Aboard Ships

Reporting aboardReporting aboard

Disembarking vesselDisembarking vessel

Salute officers at the first meeting of the day.Salute officers at the first meeting of the day.

Salute the CO and all officers senior to Salute the CO and all officers senior to him/her on every meeting.him/her on every meeting.

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When to SaluteWhen to SaluteAboard Small BoatsAboard Small Boats

Personnel in charge of boat not Personnel in charge of boat not underway salute officers that come underway salute officers that come alongside or pass nearby. alongside or pass nearby.

Boat coxswain salutes all officers Boat coxswain salutes all officers entering or leaving the boat.entering or leaving the boat.

Rendering Honors – if underway and Rendering Honors – if underway and passing another boat, junior salute the passing another boat, junior salute the senior.senior.

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Aboard Small BoatsAboard Small Boats

During morning or evening colors, the boat During morning or evening colors, the boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat will lie to, and the coxswain and/or boat officer will come to attention and salute. All officer will come to attention and salute. All others will sit (stand) at attention.others will sit (stand) at attention.

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During the National AnthemDuring the National Anthem

Not in formation and covered -- stand at Not in formation and covered -- stand at attention, face the national ensign or the attention, face the national ensign or the direction from which the music is coming, direction from which the music is coming, salute upon hearing the first note and hold salute upon hearing the first note and hold until the last note is played.until the last note is played.

Attention To the Colors Carry OnFirst Call

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In formation and covered -- formation is In formation and covered -- formation is brought to attention/order arms. Formation brought to attention/order arms. Formation commander faces national ensign or music commander faces national ensign or music and renders the salute for the formation.and renders the salute for the formation.

Uncovered--face national ensign or music Uncovered--face national ensign or music and and stand at attention.stand at attention.

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If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at If in civilian clothes--remove hat, stand at attention, place right hand over heart.attention, place right hand over heart.

These rules apply to foreign national These rules apply to foreign national anthems as well.anthems as well.

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National EnsignNational Ensign

When passed by or passing the national When passed by or passing the national ensign as it is being carried, or is uncased, or ensign as it is being carried, or is uncased, or is in a military formation, all naval personnel is in a military formation, all naval personnel shall salute. shall salute.

Salute when boarding or disembarking Salute when boarding or disembarking vessels.vessels.

This also applies to foreign national ensigns.This also applies to foreign national ensigns.

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First Salutes First Salutes EnsignEnsign

Second Salute the OODSecond Salute the OODRequesting permission to come aboardRequesting permission to come aboard

BOARDING A VESSEL

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Military FuneralsMilitary Funerals

Naval personnel remain covered while in the Naval personnel remain covered while in the open, but uncovered during the committal open, but uncovered during the committal service at the grave.service at the grave.

During burial service at sea, all personnel During burial service at sea, all personnel remain covered throughout the committal.remain covered throughout the committal.

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Military FuneralsMilitary Funerals

As a general rule, remain covered for military As a general rule, remain covered for military ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies, but uncovered for religious ceremonies.ceremonies.

Personnel render salutes whenever honors Personnel render salutes whenever honors are rendered.are rendered.

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In BuildingsIn Buildings

Do not salute unless in the official capacity Do not salute unless in the official capacity (on watch).(on watch).

Salute in buildings only when failure to do so Salute in buildings only when failure to do so might cause embarrassment or a might cause embarrassment or a misunderstanding (i.e., misunderstanding (i.e., Army or USAFArmy or USAF).).

When reporting to an office, do not render a When reporting to an office, do not render a salute.salute.

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OutsideOutside

If seated, a junior should rise and face the If seated, a junior should rise and face the senior and render a salute and appropriate senior and render a salute and appropriate greeting.greeting.

When reporting on deck or outside ashore When reporting on deck or outside ashore naval personnel will be covered and will naval personnel will be covered and will render a salute.render a salute.

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In vehicleIn vehicle

Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in Juniors salute all seniors who are riding in vehicles.vehicles.

Those officers in the vehicle will return Those officers in the vehicle will return salutes as required.salutes as required.

The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if The driver of the vehicle is obliged to salute if stopped, but has the option when moving for stopped, but has the option when moving for safety reasons.safety reasons.

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OvertakingOvertaking

When a junior passes a senior, pass to the When a junior passes a senior, pass to the left, salute when abreast and say "left, salute when abreast and say "By your By your leave, sir or ma'amleave, sir or ma'am." The senior will return ." The senior will return the salute and say, "the salute and say, "Very wellVery well" or "" or "Carry Carry onon”.”.

If seniority is unknown, salute! If seniority is unknown, salute! IF IN DOUBT - SALUTEIF IN DOUBT - SALUTE

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Slide 24 Saluting situations - Walking Saluting situations - Walking with a Seniorwith a Senior

Always walk to the left of the senior.Always walk to the left of the senior.

If the senior is saluted by personnel who are If the senior is saluted by personnel who are junior to the officer, do not salute until the junior to the officer, do not salute until the senior officer does.senior officer does.

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Meeting SeniorsMeeting Seniors

Render salute at six paces or the nearest Render salute at six paces or the nearest point of approach. point of approach.

Hold salute until returned.Hold salute until returned.

Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Accompany salutes with a greeting - "Good Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'ammorning/afternoon/evening, sir or ma'am""

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Meeting SeniorsMeeting Seniors

Salutes are rendered to Salutes are rendered to all officersall officers of the of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, foreign military officers, and civilian Guard, foreign military officers, and civilian officials who rate gun salutes.officials who rate gun salutes.

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Relieving the watchRelieving the watch

"I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute)"I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute)

"I am ready to be relieved" (salute)"I am ready to be relieved" (salute)

"I relieve you, sir" (salute)"I relieve you, sir" (salute)

"I stand relieved”"I stand relieved”

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When not to saluteWhen not to salute

When uncovered.When uncovered.

In formation, except on command.In formation, except on command.

In a work detail (person in charge salutes).In a work detail (person in charge salutes).

When engaged in athletics.When engaged in athletics.

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When not to saluteWhen not to salute

If both hands are full.If both hands are full.

In public places when inappropriate (i.e., In public places when inappropriate (i.e., restaurant).restaurant).

In public conveyances.In public conveyances.

At mess.At mess.

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WHEN IN WHEN IN DOUBT, DOUBT, SALUTE!SALUTE!

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Junior does not SaluteJunior does not Salute

Sternly request an immediate conference Sternly request an immediate conference with that individual.with that individual.

Remind the individual of the necessity for Remind the individual of the necessity for respect and deference to seniors.respect and deference to seniors.

Obtain a proper salute from the individual.Obtain a proper salute from the individual.

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Slide 32 Shipboard Courtesy - Shipboard Courtesy - QuarterdeckQuarterdeck

Honored, ceremonial part of a ship.Honored, ceremonial part of a ship.

Use proper boarding and disembarking Use proper boarding and disembarking procedures.procedures.

Keep immaculate and ceremonial.Keep immaculate and ceremonial.

No smoking allowed in this area.No smoking allowed in this area.

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Slide 33 Shipboard Courtesy-Shipboard Courtesy-QuarterdeckQuarterdeck

Keep hands out of pockets.Keep hands out of pockets.

Do not engage in horseplay.Do not engage in horseplay.

Don’t appear out of uniform.Don’t appear out of uniform.

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Slide 34 Shipboard Courtesy-Shipboard Courtesy-QuarterdeckQuarterdeck

Officer of the Deck is in charge and Officer of the Deck is in charge and represents the CO.represents the CO.

– Responsible for the safety and security of Responsible for the safety and security of the ship.the ship.

– All officers are subordinate except XO and All officers are subordinate except XO and CDO.CDO.

– Same rules apply if OOD is enlisted.Same rules apply if OOD is enlisted.

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Boat and Vehicle EtiquetteBoat and Vehicle Etiquette

Seniors board last and leave first.Seniors board last and leave first.

Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit Seniors sit towards the aft, juniors sit forward.forward.

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In or Near Enlisted SpacesIn or Near Enlisted Spaces

Treat with respect.Treat with respect.

Always Always uncover if on the mess deck.uncover if on the mess deck.

These spaces are the enlisted person's These spaces are the enlisted person's home!home!

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Officers in Sick BayOfficers in Sick Bay

Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick Uncover prior to entering (deference to sick or injured).or injured).

No smoking allowed.No smoking allowed.

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Officer and CPO CountryOfficer and CPO Country

What they areWhat they are– Area where Officers and Chief Petty Officers eat, Area where Officers and Chief Petty Officers eat,

sleep as well as the passageways surrounding sleep as well as the passageways surrounding these areasthese areas

Official Business OnlyOfficial Business Only

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Slide 40Relationships Between Officers Relationships Between Officers and Enlistedand Enlisted

Demonstrate mutual respect.Demonstrate mutual respect.

Never become "buddy buddy”.Never become "buddy buddy”.

Personal dignity is critical to successful Personal dignity is critical to successful leadership.leadership.

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Slide 41Relationships Between Officers Relationships Between Officers and Enlistedand Enlisted

Be friendly and approachable.Be friendly and approachable.

Be fair, consistent, and firm.Be fair, consistent, and firm.

Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition Maintain calm, cool and collected disposition -- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops.-- Never "sweat the load" in front of troops.

Praise in public, but reprimand in private.Praise in public, but reprimand in private.

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Courtesy Courtesy

Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, Maintain civilian courtesies (i.e., open doors, ladies first, etc.).ladies first, etc.).

End responses “sir” / “ma'am”.End responses “sir” / “ma'am”.

YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!!YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTELMEN!!

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Courtesy CallsCourtesy Calls

Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48 Call on CO aboard ship or station within 48 hours of reporting. hours of reporting.

Call at the home of the CO, XO, and Call at the home of the CO, XO, and Department Head within two weeks of Department Head within two weeks of reporting. If married, wife should accompany reporting. If married, wife should accompany the officer.the officer.– This courtesy is normally covered by a "Hail and This courtesy is normally covered by a "Hail and

Farewell" party.Farewell" party.

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CorrespondenceCorrespondence

When addressing members down your chain When addressing members down your chain of command, or personnel of lesser rank of command, or personnel of lesser rank than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R"than the you, sign "Respectfully", or "R"

When addressing members up the your When addressing members up the your chain of command, or officers higher in rank, chain of command, or officers higher in rank, sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R"sign "Very respectfully", or "V/R"

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Slide 45Relations Between Junior and Relations Between Junior and Senior OfficersSenior Officers

Always treat with respect and deference.Always treat with respect and deference.

Don't "bad-mouth" seniors.Don't "bad-mouth" seniors.

Uncover when entering a room in which a Uncover when entering a room in which a senior is present or is expected.senior is present or is expected.

Come to attention when a senior enters.Come to attention when a senior enters.

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Slide 46Relations Between Junior and Relations Between Junior and Senior OfficersSenior Officers

Be punctual. Report back promptly when Be punctual. Report back promptly when tasked for action.tasked for action.

Treat a request from a senior as an order.Treat a request from a senior as an order.

Never extend a handshake to a senior first.Never extend a handshake to a senior first.

Never jump the chain of command.Never jump the chain of command.

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Wardroom EtiquetteWardroom Etiquette

All officers belong to the wardroom mess.All officers belong to the wardroom mess.

The officer will be asked to contribute to the The officer will be asked to contribute to the wardroom mess fund.wardroom mess fund.

The mess treasurer handles the money and The mess treasurer handles the money and is an elected member.is an elected member.

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Wardroom EtiquetteWardroom Etiquette

President of the MessPresident of the Mess

– CO on small shipsCO on small ships– XO on large shipsXO on large ships

SeatingSeating

– No longer prescribed in Navy Regulations, No longer prescribed in Navy Regulations, however it is customary for the president to sit at however it is customary for the president to sit at the head of the table w/ decreasing rank down the head of the table w/ decreasing rank down the tablethe table

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Wardroom Rules of EtiquetteWardroom Rules of Etiquette

Remove cover prior to entering mess.Remove cover prior to entering mess.

Always be in uniform (clean uniform).Always be in uniform (clean uniform).

If necessary to leave the mess early, the If necessary to leave the mess early, the officer will excuse him or herself to the senior officer will excuse him or herself to the senior officer present.officer present.

Introduce any guests to others.Introduce any guests to others.

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Rules of Etiquette - WardroomRules of Etiquette - Wardroom

Never show up late for the mess.Never show up late for the mess.

If unavoidable, apologize and request If unavoidable, apologize and request permission to join.permission to join.

Don't loiter about the mess during working Don't loiter about the mess during working hours.hours.

Don't be noisy or boisterous.Don't be noisy or boisterous.

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Rules of Etiquette - WardroomRules of Etiquette - Wardroom

Don't talk shop, religion, or politicsDon't talk shop, religion, or politics

Pay mess bill promptly.Pay mess bill promptly.

Wait for the senior member to sit before the Wait for the senior member to sit before the you do.you do.

No enlisted personnel allowed.No enlisted personnel allowed.

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Half-Masting the EnsignHalf-Masting the Ensign

Symbol of mourningSymbol of mourning– Memorial Day 0800-1220 (after 21Memorial Day 0800-1220 (after 21stst gun salute) gun salute)– RaisingRaising

• Raise to top, then lower to ½Raise to top, then lower to ½– If already raisedIf already raised

• Lower to ½Lower to ½– LoweringLowering

• Raise to top, then lower downRaise to top, then lower down

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Dining In/OutDining In/Out

Pride of service, high morale, loyaltyPride of service, high morale, loyalty OPNAVINST 1710.7OPNAVINST 1710.7 Mess Night (USMC)Mess Night (USMC) Formal DinnerFormal Dinner

– CocktailCocktail– ToastsToasts– DinnerDinner– Charges/FinesCharges/Fines

With or without spouses/guestsWith or without spouses/guests

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Crossing the LineCrossing the Line

Ceremony conducted when a Navy ship Ceremony conducted when a Navy ship crosses the equatorcrosses the equator

Pollywog – has not crossedPollywog – has not crossed Shellback-has crossedShellback-has crossed Golden ShellbackGolden Shellback

– Crossed at 180Crossed at 180thth Meridian Meridian Service Entry: Date, Time, Lat., Long.Service Entry: Date, Time, Lat., Long.

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Dress ShipDress Ship

Dress ShipDress Ship– Largest National Ensign flown from flagstaffLargest National Ensign flown from flagstaff– National Ensigns at each mastheadNational Ensigns at each masthead

Full-Dress ShipFull-Dress Ship– Same as aboveSame as above– Signal flags from foot of jackstaff to mastheads Signal flags from foot of jackstaff to mastheads

to foot of flagstaffto foot of flagstaff

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Boatswain’s pipeBoatswain’s pipe

Pronounced ‘Bosun’Pronounced ‘Bosun’ Signaling device on a shipSignaling device on a ship

– Loud high pitch can be heard over noiseLoud high pitch can be heard over noise CeremoniesCeremonies

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Navy TermsNavy Terms

GeedunkGeedunk– Junk food (i.e. geedunk machine)Junk food (i.e. geedunk machine)

ChitChit– Special request form submitted through the chain Special request form submitted through the chain

of commandof command

GundeckingGundecking– Taking shortcuts or falsifying documents, reports, Taking shortcuts or falsifying documents, reports,

etcetc

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Naval Terms (cont)Naval Terms (cont)

ScuttlebuttScuttlebutt– Drinking fountainDrinking fountain– RumorsRumors

Sea storiesSea stories– Often elaborated stories told of happenings at Often elaborated stories told of happenings at

sea. (So there I was…)sea. (So there I was…)

Airdale/BrownshoeAirdale/Brownshoe– Naval Aviator, they wear brown shoes w/ khaki Naval Aviator, they wear brown shoes w/ khaki

uniform or brown boots w/ flight-suit.uniform or brown boots w/ flight-suit.

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Naval Terms (cont)Naval Terms (cont) Bravo ZuluBravo Zulu

– ““Good Job”Good Job”

Bull EnsignBull Ensign– The highest ranking Ensign assigned to a unit.The highest ranking Ensign assigned to a unit.– Usually responsible for handling wardroom Usually responsible for handling wardroom

activitiesactivities

FrockingFrocking– The ceremonious acknowledgement of The ceremonious acknowledgement of

advancement to assume the authority and advancement to assume the authority and responsibility of higher rank.responsibility of higher rank.

HeadHead– RestroomRestroom

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TapsTaps

British Army had “Last Post”British Army had “Last Post” Adopted as “Extinguish Lights” (Lights out)Adopted as “Extinguish Lights” (Lights out)

General Butterfield developed music during General Butterfield developed music during Civil War (1860s) along PotomacCivil War (1860s) along Potomac

Made an official bugle call after the war Made an official bugle call after the war

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Honors and CeremoniesHonors and Ceremonies

Morning and Evening colors.Morning and Evening colors.– 0800 – raise the national ensign0800 – raise the national ensign

• 5 minute warning call5 minute warning call• ““attention” callattention” call• ““carry on” soundedcarry on” sounded

– Sunset – lower the national ensignSunset – lower the national ensign• 5 minute warning call5 minute warning call• ““attention”attention”• ““carry on”carry on”

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Gun SalutesGun Salutes

Article 1013 of Article 1013 of U.S. Navy RegulationsU.S. Navy Regulations– Honors given for the President of the U.S., Honors given for the President of the U.S.,

civilian dignitaries, flag officers, foreign officials civilian dignitaries, flag officers, foreign officials on official visits.on official visits.

– Recognition of foreign nationsRecognition of foreign nations– Celebration of Independence DayCelebration of Independence Day

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Honors between shipsHonors between ships

““Attention” sounded by junior vesselAttention” sounded by junior vessel– 1 short whistle – starboard1 short whistle – starboard– 2 short whistles – port2 short whistles – port

““hand salute” by junior shiphand salute” by junior ship– 1 whistle1 whistle– Senior ship returns saluteSenior ship returns salute

““ready, two” by senior shipready, two” by senior ship– 2 whistles2 whistles– Junior ship drops salute after senior shipJunior ship drops salute after senior ship

““carry on” by senior shipcarry on” by senior ship– 2 whistles2 whistles– Junior ship sounds “carry on”Junior ship sounds “carry on”

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Flagstaff insigniaFlagstaff insignia

Spread Eagle – President (19+ guns)Spread Eagle – President (19+ guns)

Halberd – Flag officer (<19 guns, or civilian 11-19 Halberd – Flag officer (<19 guns, or civilian 11-19 guns)guns)

Ball – Navy Captain (O-6)Ball – Navy Captain (O-6)

Star – Navy Commander (O-5)Star – Navy Commander (O-5)

Flat Truck – OtherFlat Truck – Other

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Naval Customs and TraditionsNaval Customs and Traditions

It is the responsibility of everyone to know It is the responsibility of everyone to know Navy heritage. As an Officer, be aware of Navy heritage. As an Officer, be aware of them.them.

Etiquette and discipline are founded upon Etiquette and discipline are founded upon customs and traditions.customs and traditions.

Process of socialization and learning a form Process of socialization and learning a form of "corporate culture”.of "corporate culture”.

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Key Figures in Naval ServiceKey Figures in Naval Service

John Paul Jones - John Paul Jones - – He founded the tradition of dedication to duty He founded the tradition of dedication to duty

and perseveranceand perseverance– "I have not yet begun to fight!""I have not yet begun to fight!"

Stephen Decatur - exemplified the attributes Stephen Decatur - exemplified the attributes of initiative and action.of initiative and action.

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Oliver Hazard Perry - determined, like Jones, Oliver Hazard Perry - determined, like Jones, not to give up the ship, Perry fought on until not to give up the ship, Perry fought on until he was able to claim that “we have met the he was able to claim that “we have met the enemy and they are ours”.enemy and they are ours”.

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David Farragut - commitment to leadership David Farragut - commitment to leadership instead of following; bold, decisive action - instead of following; bold, decisive action - "Damn the torpedoes -full speed ahead”."Damn the torpedoes -full speed ahead”.

William "Bull" Halsey - personified Navy William "Bull" Halsey - personified Navy tradition of striking fast, hitting hard and tradition of striking fast, hitting hard and fighting to win.fighting to win.

Howard Gilmore - selfless sacrifice on behalf Howard Gilmore - selfless sacrifice on behalf of his crew and ship (CO, USS Growler).of his crew and ship (CO, USS Growler).

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UPHOLD OUR RICH HERITAGEUPHOLD OUR RICH HERITAGE

THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS,THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS,

CONDUCT, APPEARANCE ANDCONDUCT, APPEARANCE AND

ATTITUDEATTITUDE..

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