Military Customs And Traditions PDF

MILITARY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS  SCOPE Definition of Terms Military Customs Military Traditions Definition of Terms: Traditions - are inherited principles, standards and Customs - are accepted practices Military Customs: 1. Salute 2. Flag Raising Ceremony 3. T...

MILITARY CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS  SCOPE Definition of Terms Military Customs Military Traditions Definition of Terms: Traditions - are inherited principles, standards and Customs - are accepted practices Military Customs: 1. Salute 2. Flag Raising Ceremony 3. The Retreat Ceremony 4. The Three Volleys Over Graves 5. The White Flag of Truce 6. The Wearing of Decoration 7. Raising of the Right Hand in Taking Oath 8. Courtesy of the Post 9. Presentation of Recruit to Colors 10. Farewell Tendered to a Departing Officer 11. Ceremony Tendered to a Retiree 12. Trumpet or Bugle Calls 13.Courtesy Calls – a. An officer who has been detailed / has been reassigned to unit b. Upon arrival or prior to departure c. Officers assuming command d. Newly promoted officers 14. Call of Newly Promoted Generals/Flag Officers 15. Calls on the Major Service 16. New Year’s Call on the Commanding Officer 17. Happy Hour 18. Military Weddings 19. Patronage of the Officer’s Club and EP’s Club Houses 20. Ceremonies at Holiday Dinners 21. Christmas Holiday Entertainment 22. Rank Has Its Privileges 23. Visiting the Sick 24. Survivor Assistance to Bereaved Family 25. “I Wish” and “I Desire” Statement 26. Use of the Word “Sir” Military Traditions:  Traditions of Valor  Tradition of Duty  Tradition of Honor  Tradition of Solidarity  Tradition of Loyalty