On many ships, particularly those of destroyer sizeand smaller, there may be a first-class or chief pettyofficer instead of an officer on the quarterdeck.Although you do not salute enlisted personnel, youmust salute an enlisted person who is the OOD becausey o u a r e s a l u t i n g t h e p o s i t i o n a n d a u t h o r i t yrepresented—not the individual. If you are part of aworking party that will be using the quarterdeck whenloading supplies, you normally salute only when firstleaving the ship.REVIEW 2 QUESTIONSQ1. Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering atsunset are known asQ2. Define the term shifting the colors.Q3. What is the significance of national flags flown athalf-mast (half-staff ashore)?Q4. You are indoors for an event, and the anthem isbeing played but the flag is not displayed. Whatshould you do—a.When in uniform and covered—b.When in uniform and uncovered—c.When in civilian clothes—MILITARY ETIQUETTELearning Objectives: When you finish this chapter,you will be able to—Recognize military etiquette when addressingand introducing enlisted personnel.Recognize military etiquette when passing,meeting, addressing, replying to, walking orriding with an officer of the U.S. or foreignarmed forces to include aboard ship or in a boat.The rules of behavior to be observed by Navypersonnel at certain times, in specified places, and oncertain occasions are described in this section.“Behavior,” in this case, means social conduct ratherthan strict military behavior, though the two sometimesare related.For passing through doorways, let the senior gofirst; if possible, hold the door for him or her. Onmeeting an officer in a passageway, step aside so theofficer may pass. If other enlisted persons and/or juniorofficers are present, call out “Gangway” so everyonecan make way for the senior officer.Juniors should show respect to seniors at all timesby recognizing their presence and by being courteousand respectful in speech and manner. Juniors take theleftmost seat in a vehicle and walk on the left side ofseniors whom they are accompanying.ABOARD SHIPThere are rules of etiquette to follow during divineservices, on the quarterdeck, or in officer’s country.When divine services are held on board ship, thefollowing word is passed: “Divine services are beingheld in (such and such a space). The smoking lamp isout. Knock off all games and unnecessary work.Maintain quiet about the decks during divine services.”If you enter the area where divine services are beingheld, you must uncover even though you are on watchand wearing a duty belt. (Remain covered during Jewishceremonies.)Another area in which special rules apply is thequarterdeck. The quarterdeck is not a specific deck; itis an area designated by the commanding officer toserve as the focal point for official and ceremonialfunctions. The quarterdeck, consequently, is treated as a“sacred” part of the ship; and you should obey thefollowing rules:1. Don’t be loud or sloppy in its vicinity.2. Never appear on the quarterdeck unless you arein complete uniform.9-15Student Notes:
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