This 1950s era, black and white training film from the United States Navy reviews courtesies that enlisted men should follow when encountering officers and civilians in different situations. Unclassified. United States Navy Training Film. US Naval Photographic Center. MN 7898 A 1957. Naval Customs and Courtesies. Good Manners in Uniform. The film opens with a sailor opening the door for lady as they enter a Yellow cab. A sailor pulls out a chair for his lunch guest 1:00. Officers and sailors salute one another 1:12. Courtesy at the Shore Station. Recruits come to a training center 1:23. Sailors salute officers in passing 1:40. Sailor salutes a woman officer 2:20. Sailor holds the door for an officer 2:40. Courtesy to the National Anthem. Sailor salutes to the flag where civilians cover their heart 3:30. Courtesy to the Colors. Sailors raise the flag 3:46. Passengers in a boat will remain seated during the colors 4:11. Courtesy in an Office. Sailor remains at attention until an officer says, “at ease”. Courtesy on the Street. A sailor passes an officer on the street with a salute 5:16. A sailor walks with an officer 5:22. A sailor walks on the outside when walking with a woman officer 5:46. Courtesy Indoors. When indoors and uncovered greet an officer with a pleasant greeting 5:57. When an officer approaches and you are in a group someone yells, “gangway” and the group disperses to allow the officer to pass 6:13. When an officer enters a room the first person to see him calls attention 6:32. Officers and crew uncover when entering the mess 6:55. Navy men always uncover in sick bay quarters and in churches 7:11. In foreign lands it is good custom to uncover when visiting memorials or religious sites 7:35. Courtesy When Engaged in Work. You do not come to a salute unless an officer engages you personally 7:54. Courtesy When Engaged in Sporting Events. Salute only when addressed officially by an officer 8:08. Courtesy When at a Military Formation. Men in formation salute only on command 8:20. Courtesy to Civilian Guests. Salute a lady 8:56. Offer assistance only when it is needed 9:05. Present juniors to seniors 9:25. Courtesy Aboard Ship. Salute the officer on deck and request permission to come aboard 10:14. When leaving the ship, salute the officer and request permission to leave 10:30. Sailor blows the whistle for attention to colors 10:55. The flag is saluted until the whistle is blown 11:05. Men sit in the mess and enjoy a meal 11:35. Enlisted men uncover when they come into a room with officers unless they are on official business 11:51. Courtesy in Small Boats. Juniors enter a boat before and leave after seniors and seating is according to rank 12:30. Courtesy While on Liberty. Sailor salutes an officer who is covered 13:00. If an officer is uncovered an officer can respond with a verbal greeting. If you are both covered it is proper to salute. If you are both uncovered there is no reason to salute. If you are uncovered and not wearing a hat, do not salute. If you are uncovered but wearing a hat then salute 14:00. In some situations you can’t salute but you should always give a cheerful greeting 14:18. When in doubt, salute. 14:20. The Bluejackets’ Manual has careful instructions on etiquette and saluting 14:42. A sailor salutes 14:50. Sea Power for Security. The End. MN 7898 A 1957.

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