The Army has a regulation,
AR 600-25
– “Salutes, Honors and Courtesy” published September 10, 2019 that “provides general policies and procedures for the rendition of salutes, honors, ceremonies, customs, and visits of courtesy.” One of the chapters establishes salutes and courtesies.
What are the 3 military courtesies?
Some military courtesies include proper forms of address (“Sir”, “Ma’am”, “Mister”) and when each should be used; the salute, and the related concept of standing at attention;
proper wear of military headgear
; obeisance; and the rules for behavior in various ceremonies.
What are military customs and courtesies?
Army customs and courtesies lend
color, distinction, and ceremony
to your daily life as a Soldier. Courtesies are the outward signs of your respect for your nation, your flag, your comrades, and our country’s fallen heroes. They engender mutual respect, good manners, politeness, and discipline.
When talking about customs and courtesies whom do you salute?
UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND
When directed to enter sharply walk to a position centered and approximately two steps from his/her desk. Assume the position of attention, sharply salute, and state, “
Sir/Ma’am
, PVT Jones reports.” The Soldier will remain at the position of attention unless directed otherwise.
What ar covers military bearing?
AR 623–3 and AR 690–400
contain Army counseling requirements for Soldiers and Army Civilians.
Do you salute a retired officer?
Yes,
it is customary to salute them when you recognize them as officers
, when they are in uniform or when they are participants in ceremonies. Security personnel (gate guards) at military installation entrances salute retired officers when they see their rank as they check ID cards, for example.
Do officers salute back at the gate?
When you enter a military installation a gate guard will check your ID card. If it is a military member, they will salute officers.
It is customary to return the salute whether you are
in uniform or wearing civilian clothes.
Is it disrespectful for a civilian to salute a soldier?
Soldiers are required to perfect the military salute, as
a sloppy salute is considered disrespectful
. A proper salute involves raising the right hand with the fingers and thumb extended and joined together with the palm down.
Do you salute a cadet?
When on campus and in uniform,
cadets will salute all cadet officers and cadre officers of all services
. It is appropriate to accompany the salute with a word of greeting, for example, “Good morning, sir.”
Do you salute a sergeant major?
All military enlisted personnel in uniform are
required
to salute when they meet and recognize a commissioned or warrant officer, except when it is inappropriate or impractical (for example, if you’re carrying something using both hands).
Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
Walk
on the left of and slightly behind an officer or NCO of superior rank
.
Do you salute without a cover?
The United States Army and United States Air Force give salutes with head both covered and uncovered, but
saluting indoors is forbidden except when formally reporting to a superior officer
or during an indoor ceremony.
Do warrant officers salute lieutenants?
Do warrant officers salute lieutenants?
Warrant officers are entitled to the salute and are extended the courtesies and respect
due commissioned officers. They’re accepted for membership in the officer’s club. They rank immediately below second lieutenants and above the highest enlisted grade.
What FM covers military bearing?
FM 7-21.13
Chapter 1, The Individual Soldier’s Role in the Army.
What ar covers Army values?
ADP 6-22
applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve, and Department of the Army Civilians unless otherwise stated.
What Army regulation covers duty hours?
Active duty Soldiers serve in the Army full time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Being on active duty is similar to working a full-time job. See chapter 11-7 and 11-9 of
Army Regulation 385-10
for training requirements. …
