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e. When reporting outdoors, the cadet will rapidly move to the vicinity of the officer, salute
and report as described above.
f. When reporting to a non-commissioned officer, the procedure will be as described above,
but without saluting.

14.6 Instruction and Commands

When in a classroom after the beginning of class and after normal reports are rendered, cadets
continue their class work without interruption when a senior officer enters. The same is true in
an outdoor training situation when a senior officer approaches.

When a faculty officer or senior cadet officer enters a cadet room or approaches a group outside,
the first cadet to notice the visitor will assume the position of attention and call, “Room (Group)
Attention!” Similarly, when a faculty officer or other inspector enters the barracks, the first
cadet to notice will assume the position of attention and call “Barracks, Attention!” This
command will not be given for a cadet officer except for scheduled inspections. The phrase
“Officer in the Hall” will not be used normally. A barracks will not be called to attention during
AMCQ or PMCQ.

When outside the normal classroom environment, a cadet should assume the position of attention
when talking with or answering an officer or a more senior cadet officer.

Prior to giving commands to a unit or a group of individuals, the leader should first assume the
position of attention. A reminder concerning courtesy and consideration of others – leaders
should normally place their units so that they are not facing the sun while receiving training
outside. Also, avoid the need for cadets to remain at attention for extended periods of time.

14.7 Receptions

Receptions vary greatly in form ranging from a very small gathering in a home or garden to a
very large gathering at a club ballroom, but regardless of the form, the rules of etiquette differ
very little.

To receptions, balls, dinners, or other social occasions, ensure you arrive at the appointed time.

Upon arrival immediately pay respect to the host and hostess. Greet them with an expression
such as, “Good evening, Colonel (Mrs.) Austin. You are so kind to have invited me” or “Thank
you for inviting me.”

Conversations at a reception should be light and of short duration. Remember, the reception is a
place for lighthearted conversation and entertainment, and not for solving world or work issues.
At a reception, it is most discourteous to associate exclusively with one’s friends. When it is
desired to leave one group to greet other friends, simply say, “Excuse me,” and depart.

The duration of stay at a reception depends upon its size and type. At larger receptions, one
should remain for approximately forty-five minutes. At smaller receptions, one may remain for

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