Officer Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions

Question 1

3 General Fundamentals of Social Conduct:

Answer 1

1. Projection- quality derived from you
2. Presentation- first impression is lasting
3. Perception- know and live by the standards

Question 2

Identify the 2 terms that best represent the basic tenet- consideration for the rights and feelings of others:

Answer 2

1. Please
2. Thank you
   “Please, step away from the gate. Thank you..”

Question 3

3 Characteristics of Military courtesy:

Answer 3

1. Military courtesy is essentially no different from courtesy in civilian life
2. Military courtesy is not a one-way street. (mutual respect)
3. Military courtesy is the respect shown to each other by members of the same profession

Question 4

A ___ is an established observance or precedent. (unwritten law)

Answer 4

custom

Question 5

7 ACCEPTABLE customs and courtesies:

Answer 5

1. Position of honor (senior officer on right side)
2. Correct use of titles (Sir, ma’am)
3. Response to a senior officer’s presence (Attention!)
4. Salutes (senior officers)
5. Honors (songs, cannons)
6. Salute to the Colors (uncased, spearhead)
7. Desires of the Commander

Question 6

5 UNACCEPTABLE customs and courtesies:

Answer 6

1. Uniform defamation
2. No excuses
3. Juniors do not touch seniors (or their desk)
4. Juniors do not sit in the presence of a senior (until senior sits)
5. Bypassing the Chain of Command

Question 7

3 common military SOCIAL courtesies:

Answer 7

1. Invitations (formal and informal, RSVPs, regrets, respond in same manner the invitation was issued)
2. Thank you notes
3. Introductions (present junior to senior, man to lady)

Question 8

6 common military social functions:

Answer 8

1. Hail and Farewell (informal dress)
2. Officers’ Call or the Stand-To (weekly Happy hour)
3. Thanksgiving Dinner (officers serve enlisted)
4. Official Call on New Year’s Day (Officer’s house)
5. Dining-In (military only, very rigid) THE GROG!
6. Dining-Out (can bring dates) GROG

Question 9

Chronology of Events (Dining-In/Out):

Answer 9

1. Arrival (10 min early)
2. Receiving Line (introductions, Lady first, don’t shake hands w/ Aide)
3. Locate your seat
4. Posting of the Colors
5. Toasts (Scripted)
6. Dining
7. Host Comments/Skits/Entertainment
8. Retiring of the Colors
9. Departure (senior first)

Question 10

5 different dress codes:

Answer 10

1. Formal (class blues)
2. Semi-formal (business suite)
3. Informal (sport coat and tie)
4. Casual (button down and slacks)
5. Very Casual (jeans, dress shorts)

Question 11

Remember… the ____, the more formal the attire.

Answer 11

later the affair.