Customs

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Customs Courtesiesand Uniform Wear

• C/MAJOR GARCIA
• DIRECTOR of TRAINING

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Overview

• Customs and Courtesies
• Saluting
• Reporting Procedures
• 5 Responses
• Respect to the U.S. Flag

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Overview (contd)

• Uniform Wear
• Blues
• BDUs
• Personal Appearance

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Customs Courtesies

• Definitions
• Relationships
• The Salute
• Reporting Procedures
• 5 Basic Responses
• Respect

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Definitions

• CUSTOMS Unwritten, inviolable laws based on a
  groups common undertakings.
  
• COURTESIES Acts or expressions that show
  respect and considerations for certain items or
  individuals.

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Relationships

• Among Cadets
• Cadets and Officers
• Cadets and Enlisted Personnel

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The Salute

• History
• Medieval Origin
• Serves as a means of recognition

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The Salute

• Whom
• Any commissioned or warrant officer in the United
  States Armed Forces
  
• Commissioned Officers of friendly foreign
  countries
  
• President of the United States, Secretary of
  Defense, Secretary of the Air Force
  
• Can salute contemporaries of the same rank

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Saluting Guidelines

• Juniors Salute Seniors

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The Salute

• How
• Junior salutes first
• Contact points - eyebrow, rim, brim
• Senior returns the salute unless unable
• Verbal greeting accompanies the courtesy
• Sloppy execution does not mean a more friendly
  salute. Demonstrates poor military conduct.

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The Salute

• Verbal Greetings
• Good Morning Sir/Maam
• Good Afternoon Sir/Maam
• Good Evening Sir/Maam

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The Salute

• When
• When outdoors and wearing a cover.
• When Formally Reporting
• Awards Presentations

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The Salute

• In the Cadet Hangar
• Any commissioned officer
• Wing Commander C/Col Greenwalt
• When Carry-on is called
• Proper reply is AIR-POWER!!

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The Salute

• Reveille
• While To the colors is played.
• Retreat
• While the National Anthem is played.

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When Not To Salute

• Member of work detail other than leader
• Athletic event participant
• If you or other person are in public vehicle
  (bus, train, etc.)
  
• At social functions
• If you are in ranks (and not the leader)
  simply come to attention
  
• Indoors, except formally reporting (Sir/Maam,
  ___ reporting as ordered)

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Reporting Procedures

• Knock once
• Two Paces
• Salute
• Hold until returned
• Announce
• Sir/Maam, Cadet (name) reports as ordered
• Sir Maam, Cadet (name) reports

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Reporting Procedures (cont.)

• Remain standing at attention with eyes caged
  unless told otherwise.
  
• End of the Conversation announce Will that be
  all, Sir/maam?
  
• Two paces
• Salute and announce Request permission to be
  dismissed, Sir/Maam.

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5 Basic Responses

• Yes Sir/Maam
• No Sir/Maam
• Sir/Maam may I ask a question?
• Sir/Maam may I make a statement?
• Sir/Maam I do not know, but I will find out.

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Other

• Appointments
• Always be on time
• If something unforseen delays you, call ahead
• Assistance - Always provide assistance to seniors
  with baggage.

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Other

• Dining
• Request permission before joining a senior
• Senior should order, be served, and start eating
  first
  
• Walking
• Rank to the right

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Respect To Our Flag
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Respect To Our Flag

• Parades
• In Uniform
• In Civilian Clothes
• THE U.S. FLAG IS NEVER DIPPED
• NEVER ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE GROUND

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Flag Displays

• When Displaying With Other Flags
• In The Auditorium
• From A Staff Projecting From A Building
• Displayed With Flags Of Other Nations
• Position On A Speakers Platform
• Position On A Wall Or Window

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American Flag In A Group Of Flags
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American Flag In A Group Of Flags

• When Displaying With Other Flags, Such As State
  Flags, Place American Flag At Highest Point In
  The Center. If Using Staffs Of Equal Heights,
  American Flag Must Be On Its Own Right.

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In The Auditorium

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In The Auditorium

• ON A STAGE, THE AMERICAN FLAG IS IN PLACE OF
  HONOR TO THE SPEAKERS RIGHT, OTHER FLAGS TO
  SPEAKERS LEFT.
  

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In The Auditorium

• ALWAYS DISPLAY THE FLAG WITH THE UNION TO
  THE OBSERVERS LEFT.

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Uniforms

• The importance of proper wear
• Blues (Class Bs)
• 1. Appearance
• 2. Creases
• 3. External items
• 4. Cover
• 5. Shoes

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Uniforms

• BDUs
• 1. Appearance
• 2. Creases
• 3. External items
• 4. Cover
• 5. Shoes

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Uniforms

• PTs
• 1. Jewelry
• 2. Tucked Shirt
• 3. White Cord on Shorts
• 4. Shoelaces
• 5. Socks

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Performance Enhancers

• Cardboard hat reinforcements
• Shirt Stays
• Trouser-Blousers (rubber bands)

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Personal Appearance

• Males
• 1. Tapered
• 2. Not to exceed 1.25 inches in bulk
• 3. Facial hair
• Females
• 1. Hair up or not touching collar
• 2. Blue or Black hair-keep
• 3. Facial hair
• 4. If dyed, natural color

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Conclusion

• Customs and Courtesies
• Saluting
• Reporting Procedures
• 5 Responses
• Respect to the U.S. Flag

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Conclusion (contd)

• Uniform Wear
• Blues
• BDUs
• Personal Appearance

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QUESTIONS ?