Military Customs and Courtesies In the Army and throughout every branch there are certain customs and courtesies that every soldier and military member must follow in order for there to be order and discipline on a daily basis. Customs and courtesies are put in to place to show respect for Non Commissioned Officers and for Officers of all rank. In this essay‚ I will be writing about the importance of salutes‚ standing at the correct position when talking to someone higher ranking than yourself
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CUSTOMS AND CURTISES To me I believe that Customs and Courtesies are one of the main fundamentals of military life custom and curtsies are the glue that holds the United States Armed Forces together. Customs and Courtesies dates back to the inception of the military service‚ and are one of the defining features of a professional within that service the idea that at any point in time that they can be lapsed‚ forgotten about is ludicrous; it would undermine spirit de corps. First I will attempt
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Custom and Courtesies Essay Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain discipline. Military courtesy means good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Courteous behavior provides a basis for developing good human relations. Military courtesy is not a one-way street. Enlisted personnel are expected to be courteous to officers and likewise officers are expected to return the courtesy. Mutual respect is a vital part of military courtesy. In the final analysis‚ military
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The Importance of Customs and Courtesies in the Army Customs and courtesies have been a part of many military and government settings for centuries; some even running back to ancient roman times. A custom is an established practice. They include both positive actions and taboos (things you do and things you avoid doing). Some examples of customs that we practice in today’s military include; never criticize the Army or a leader in public‚ never “wear” a superior’s rank by saying something like‚ “the
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Military Customs and Courtesies There are many traditions that have been established over the long history of the military services. These many traditions can be broken into numerous customs and courtesies. A custom is a way of acting in a manner that has been continued constantly over a long period of time. It is almost like a law. A courtesy is a way of displaying good manners and politeness when dealing with other people. Military courtesy conveys respect both up and down the chain of
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CHAPTER 5: MILITARY CUSTOMS & COURTESIES GENERAL Military courtesy is simply the display of good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Military courtesy conveys respect from both subordinate and senior to each other. HISTORY OF THE MILITARY SALUTE Men of arms have used some form of the military salute as an exchange of greeting since the earliest times. It has been preserved and its use continued in all modern armies which inherit their military traditions from the age of chivalry
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Courtesy "Courtesy is a small act but it packs a mighty wallop" Courtesy means exellence of manners or polite behaviour. It‚ of course springs from good breeding and kindness of heart. A courteous man is pleasant and polite to everybody. He observes good manner on all occations and always respects the feelings of others. "Courtesy should be a continuous action‚ not something to be turned on and off like a faucet." Moral norms and ethical values from the basis of the teachings of all religions
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’English dictionary online’ gives the synonyms and more words related to courtesy‚ however I find it in an unique way- Courtesy means gentle and polite behavior in dealing with people in our day to day life. It is an act of civility and good manners. Courtesy is a great virtue in a man’s life. Courtesy demands one to be modest‚ tasteful and decent in his talking to and behaving with others. Courtesy is the gift of treating others with warmth and respect. It means according dignity to people by
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of Common Courtesy on Public Transit: Literature review Common courtesy is likely seen as less and less of a social norm in public nowadays. With the hussle and bussle of city buses there is no exception for the lack of courtesy given in small moving transportation. Priority seating has become mandatory in some states in the US and more and more public transit representatives must stress the importance of common courtesy to all generations of public transit users. Common courtesy on public
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Courtesy and Refinement To be courteous and refined makes an individual a better person. That equips you for a higher quality life which you deserve. The individual will gain favour in the sight of people who they interact with or meet during the course of there life. According to Microsoft Encarta 2009 Courtesy can be defined as "excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior". "Refinement is that polishing down of the human being‚ casting out the coarse and vulgar and retaining
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