Bishop Kenny NJROTC Naval Science One Lesson Military Customs

1. UNIT 3
MILITARY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES,
ETIQUETTE AND CEREMONIES

2. 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.

3. Customs, Courtesies,
Etiquette, and Ceremonies
Customs and courtesies are the way
by which nations and individuals pay
respect to distinguished persons and
foreign governments.

4. They are not rendered to governments
that the U.S. does not recognize or to
officials who request that they not be
rendered.

5. Ceremonies
You render honors when passing
the USS ARIZONA memorial.

6. The American Flag and
Flag Etiquette
Reminds us of the greatness of America

7. The American Flag
The standard of honor
under which we live

8. Our Flag
The flag signifies a
people dedicated to
liberty, justice, and
freedom for all.

9. Our Flag
Stands for the courageous, earnest, and
unselfish experiences of those who have
given us strength as a nation

10. Proper display of the flag demonstrates
the ultimate respect for the flag of our
nation.

11. Our Flag
It is customary to display the flag only
from sunrise to sunset on buildings and
on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

12. Display the
flag at every:
• public institution
• school

13. The
American Flag
NJROTC cadets observing colors
at their school

14. Ensure the flag is displayed on:
New Year's Day Labor Day
Inauguration Day Columbus Day
Lincoln's Birthday Navy Day
Easter Sunday Veteran's Day
Armed Forces Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Flag Day Birthdays of States
Independence Day Washington's Birthday
Other Important
Days

16. The flag should be displayed daily in or
near every polling (voting) place on
election days.

17. 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.

18. Military personnel follow specific
procedures in showing their respect
to the flag and the national anthem.

19. Honoring and Saluting the Flag
Demonstrates respect for our:
• Nation
• Fellow citizens
• Proud heritage we share

20. FLAG
COURTESIES
• When outdoors in
uniform
• When outdoors in
civilian clothes
• To an escorted
flag
• On a stationary
flagstaff
• During indoor
ceremonies

21. When outdoors in
uniform, stand at
attention facing
the flag and salute.

22. OUTDOORS
IN UNIFORM
When the national
anthem or “To the
Colors” is played,
stand at attention,
face the flag, and
render the military
salute.
If the flag is not
visible, face the
music and salute.

23. The salute begins on the first note of
the music and is held until the last note.

24. An Escorted Flag

25. 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.

26. Do not salute flags on
stationary flagstaffs
except during
reveille and retreat.

27. Half Staff
The flag is flown at
half staff to honor
and pay respect to
deceased persons
of national
importance.

28. 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.

29. The Pledge of Allegiance
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.

30. Describe the meanings of the twelve
components of the Pledge of Allegiance.
•I
• PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
• OF THE UNITED STATES
• OF AMERICA
• AND TO THE REPUBLIC
• FOR WHICH IT STANDS

31. • ONE NATION
• UNDER GOD
• INDIVISIBLE
• WITH LIBERTY
• AND JUSTICE
• FOR ALL

32. Ceremonies
Formal events commemorating, honoring,
and recognizing individuals, groups, or
achievements

33. Types of Ceremonies
• Parades • Reviews
~ Ceremonial
~ Street • Decorations
• Funerals and Special Ceremonies

34. 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.

35. Formation of the Unit

36. Presentations and Honors

37. Inspection

38. Pass in Review

39. Presentation of
Decorations
Held to present:
• NJROTC awards
and decorations
• U.S. decorations
• Organizational
colors
• Foreign
decorations

40. Street Parade
Street parade different from a military review because they
are considerably less formal.

41. In a joint/combined review of the 5
uniformed services, what is the order
of march?
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard.

42. Importance
of Participation
• It's an important
part of training.
• It brings credit to
school and unit.
• Strut your stuff!

43. Q.1. What is a tradition?

44. Q.1. What is a tradition?
A.1. Information, actions, or
customs that have been handed
down from one generation to
another

45. Q.2. What is a custom?

46. Q.2. What is a custom?
A.2. A custom is a traditional way by
which nations and individuals
pay respect to distinguished
persons and foreign
governments.

47. Q.3. What are courtesies?

48. Q.3. What are courtesies?
A.3. Courtesies are a form of polite
manners and behavior.

49. Q.4. What is the importance of
customs?

50. Q.4. What is the importance of
customs?
A.4. a. Show reverence for people
and places of historical
distinction
b. Are ways of showing
respect

51. Q.5. TRUE or FALSE. Courtesies are
salutes to ships, to high-
ranking individuals and to
nations.

52. Q.5. TRUE or FALSE. Courtesies are
salutes to ships, to high-
ranking individuals and to
nations.
A.5. TRUE.

53. Q.6. Why should we respect our
flag?

54. Q.6. Why should we respect our
flag?
A.6. Because we have respect for
our countrymen, and because
our love for our country finds
its center in our flag

55. Q.7. When should the flag be
displayed?

56. Q.7. When should the flag be
displayed?
A.7. The flag should be displayed
on all days, especially on all
national and state holidays.

57. Q.8. When should the flag not be
displayed during daylight
hours?

58. Q.8. When should the flag not be
displayed during daylight
hours?
A.8. When the weather is inclement
except when an all weather
flag is available.

59. Q.9. When is the only time a flag
should be destroyed?

60. Q.9. When is the only time a flag
should be destroyed?
A.9. When the flag is in such a
condition that it is no longer a
fitting emblem for display, it
should be destroyed.

61. Q.10. When you pledge allegiance to
the flag what else are you
pledging allegiance to?

62. Q.10. When you pledge allegiance to
the flag what else are you
pledging allegiance to?
A.10. Republic of the United States

63. Q.11. What do uncovered military
service members do when they
pledge allegiance?

64. Q.11. What do uncovered military
service members do when they
pledge allegiance?
A.11. Place their right hand on their
heart and say the pledge

65. Q.12. When does the salute to the
flag begin when outdoors and
you are in full uniform?

66. Q.12. When does the salute to the
flag begin when outdoors and
you are in full uniform?
A.12. The salute begins on the first
note of the music and is held
until the last note.

67. Q.13. What does it mean when we
say “UNDER GOD” in the
pledge of allegiance to the flag?

68. Q.13. What does it mean when we
say “UNDER GOD” in the
pledge of allegiance to the flag?
A.13. That we are a nation that is
under one supreme being and
how we as a nation have been
so blessed

69. Q.14. What is the responsibility of
unit commanders during
ceremonies?

70. Q.14. What is the responsibility of
unit commanders during
ceremonies?
A.14. Unit commanders give
commands to units to execute
certain drill movements.

71. Q.15. What are the four types of
ceremonies?

72. Q.15. What are the four types of
ceremonies?
A.15. Reviews, decorations, parades
and funerals/special
ceremonies