LESSON 8 AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Think about the characteristics of your team. Energizer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: Q 2) You have been directed to go to the teacher's lounge to greet a guest speaker for career day, Lieutenant Colonel Jones, and to escort him back to the JROTC Department. Your instructor told you that he will be easy to spot because "He is 6 -foot-eight, and should be in uniform. " When you arrive at the teacher's lounge, you immediately spot LTC Jones but he is in civilian clothes. You should walk up to him, _____ , and say, "_________ I am here to escort you back to the JROTC Department. Please come with me. " A) render a hand salute; Lieutenant Colonel Jones, B) render a hand salute; Sir, my name is Cadet (your name), and C) stand at attention; Lieutenant Colonel Jones, D) stand at attention; Colonel Jones, my name is Cadet (your name), and Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Team Names Get a slip of paper from your instructor with your team name on it. Don’t show anyone your slip of paper or tell them your team name! Army Navy Air Force CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Marines Coast Guard Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Now, move around the room and mingle with each other. Enjoy a few minutes talking with other Cadets! CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES After 3 minutes, find and group up with your own team WITHOUT Talking! CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES What did you discover? • Did you mumble to yourself that there has to be a better way? • Did you find everyone in your team? • What would have made this easier? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Reflection: • What did you do as you tried to find your teammates? • Did you find everyone in your group? • What would have made this easier? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Energizer

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Think about any friends you have that celebrate different traditions and customs. Inquire – What do you already know? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES • Prepare for this lesson by discussing the key questions of this Student Learning Plan. • What will you accomplish in this lesson? • Why is the lesson important? • When will you have successfully met the lesson’s purpose? • Answer the Lesson Question: • What makes the military different than other uniformed services like police and firefighters, and even the Merchant Marine? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Learning Objectives • Describe the types of personal salutes and when they are executed • Match Army ranks and their proper titles • Identify situations requiring a salute or other forms of respect to senior officers • Define key words: courtesies, customs, dress, espirit de corps, mess, position of honor, reporting, ruffles and flourishes, salutes, self-propelled, traditions, uncasing, uncovered CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES • Respect • Military Traditions and Customs • Courtesies CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Divide Cadets into 3 teams Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Insert Circle Map. swf and delete after slicing CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Reflection: • Did you have difficulties with the definitions? • What did you know but not realize you knew? • How much more do you think there is to be learned? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Think about how you would learn more about a friend who has different traditions and customs. Gather - So, what else do you need to know or learn? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Divide Cadets into 2 teams Traditions and Customs Courtesies CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES • Each team prepares a presentation on either Traditions and Customs or Courtesies. • Present findings to the other team. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: G 18) Explain the history of the hand salute. A) In ancient times, a salute shielded the eyes so one could see one's opponent clearly. B) In ancient times, a salute identified the members of one's tribe. C) In ancient times, a salute was rendered only to members of the opposite sex. D) In ancient times, a salute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hand. Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: G 22) A common courtesy when an officer enters the office or classroom for the first time of the day is to ______. A) stand up B) stand salute C) order "post“ D) call the room to attention Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Reflection: • What is the significance of the right side of the body in rendering many of the courtesies discussed? • What did left-handers do and what do they still do? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Gather Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Think about the traditions and customs within JROTC and how they affect perception about the program. Process - Now what can you do with this new information you’ve learned? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Jigsaw the information from Lesson 8 in your texts. Create a Tree Map with the headings “Traditions and Customs” and “Courtesies” that shows what you learned about each. Record your ideas in your Cadet Notebooks. Divide Cadets into groups of 3 CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Visual #1: How to Salute Hand Salute Wearing Headgear with a Visor When wearing headgear with a visor (with or without glasses), raise your right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down. Place the tip of your right forefinger on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of your right eye. Barely turn the outer edge of your hand downward so neither the back of your hand nor the palm is clearly visible from the front. Keep your hand wrist straight, your elbow inclined slightly forward, and the upper arm horizontal. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Visual #1: How to Salute (Cont’d) Hand Salute without a Visor When wearing headgear without a visor, or you are uncovered, and without glasses, execute the hand salute in the same manner as previously described in subparagraph 1 except touch the tip of your right forefinger to the forehead near and slightly to the right of your right eyebrow. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Visual #1: How to Salute (Cont’d) Hand Salute with Glasses (without a Visor) When wearing headgear without a visor, with glasses or when uncovered: Execute the hand salute by touching the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: Q 3) Assuming the hand arm are in the correct positions, which of the following is NOT part of the correct procedure for rendering a hand salute? A) When wearing glasses and headgear with a visor, touch the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow. B) When wearing glasses and headgear without a visor (or when uncovered), touch the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow. C) When wearing headgear with a visor, place the tip of your right forefinger on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of your right eye. D) When wearing headgear without a visor (or when uncovered), touch the tip of your right forefinger to the forehead near and slightly to the right of your right eyebrow. Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Reflection: • What was the hardest part of getting the salute correct? • Why should you give a salutation when you render a salute? • What would you do differently if you wear glasses? If you had a hat with a brim? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Process Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Think about how respect is demonstrated within JROTC and how it is different from other organizations. Apply - What else can you do with what you’ve learned today? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Respect for Civilian Atmosphere • Superintendent • Principal • Assistant Principal • Guidance Counselor Keep Cadets in teams of 3 • Custodian CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Create a Tree Map showing school staff positions, equivalent military ranks, and how they would greet members of each. Click Next to fill out the Tree Map CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Insert Tree Map. swf and delete after slicing CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Complete Worksheet #1: Military Traditions, Customs and Courtesies. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Performance Assessment Task • Complete The American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies Performance Assessment Task. • Submit your completed performance assessment task to your instructor feedback and a grade. CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Insert Keywords HTML page with links to the games the CPS questions CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 1) What is the definition of the word "customs"? A) The common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group B) A long established practice followed as a matter of course among people, oftentimes considered as an unwritten law or repeated practice C) To have the ability within itself to move D) To attire with a certain degree of uniformity; an appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 2) What is the definition of the word "dress"? A) Signs or forms of exchange used to greet or to show respect and recognition B) A long established practice followed as a matter of course among people, oftentimes considered as an unwritten law or repeated practice C) The passing down of elements of a culture (such as knowledge, beliefs, or customs) from one generation to another D) To attire with a certain degree of uniformity; an appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 3) What is the definition of the word "traditions"? A) The common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group B) A long established practice followed as a matter of course among people, oftentimes considered as an unwritten law, or repeated practice C) The passing down of elements of a culture (such as knowledge, beliefs, or customs) from one generation to another D) To attire with a certain degree of uniformity; an appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 4) What is the definition of the word "esprit de corps"? A) The common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group B) To remove a hat or other headgear; to be bareheaded or without a cover C) The passing down of elements of a culture (such as knowledge, beliefs, or customs) from one generation to another D) To attire with a certain degree of uniformity; an appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 5) What is the definition of the word "salutes"? A) A military courtesy of usually keeping senior officers to your right while walking or sitting B) Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks C) Signs or forms of exchange used to greet or to show respect and recognition D) A drum and bugle salute, usually to honor military or civil officials Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 6) What is the definition of the word "self-propelled"? A) To have the ability within itself to move B) Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks C) Signs or forms of exchange used to greet or to show respect and recognition D) A drum and bugle salute, usually to honor military or civil officials Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 7) What is the definition of the word "ruffles and flourishes? ” A) To have the ability within itself to move B) Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks C) Presenting oneself to a senior D) A drum and bugle salute, usually to honor military or civil officials Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 8) What is the definition of the word "courtesies"? A) To have the ability within itself to move B) Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks C) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served D) Removing the case from the Colors that are attached to a staff Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 9) What is the definition of the word "mess"? A) Removing the case from the Colors that are attached to a staff B) A military courtesy of usually keeping senior officers to your right while walking or sitting C) Presenting oneself to a senior D) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 10) What is the definition of the word "uncasing"? A) Removing the case from the Colors that are attached to a staff B) A military courtesy of usually keeping senior officers to your right while walking or sitting C) Presenting oneself to a senior D) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 11) What is the definition of the word "reporting"? A) Removing the case from the Colors that are attached to a staff B) To remove a hat or other headgear; to be bareheaded or without a cover C) Presenting oneself to a senior D) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 12) What is the definition of the word "position of honor"? A) Signs or forms of exchange used to greet or to show respect and recognition B) A military courtesy of usually keeping senior officers to your right while walking or sitting C) Presenting oneself to a senior D) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES (U 1 C 1 L 8: V 13) What is the definition of the word "uncovered"? A) Presenting oneself to a senior B) A military courtesy of usually keeping senior officers to your right while walking or sitting C) A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served D) To remove a hat or other headgear; to be bareheaded or without a cover Click to see the correct answer CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase

LESSON 8: AMERICAN MILITARY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES Reflection: • Should members of other services be treated differently because they are not in the Army? • Is there some form of informal rank structure in the school system? • How should you address someone senior when you do not know his or her name or the correct identification of his or her rank? CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Apply Phase