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INTRODUCTION expected to return the courtesy. Mutual
respect is a vital part of military courtesy.
Military Etiquette would refer to how military
personnel conduct themselves. It prescribes Military courtesy is the respect shown to each
the ways soldiers interact with each other other by members of the same profession.
Demonstrating customs and courtesies in day-
to-day military life involves two aspects: first,
the customs and courtesies which are
observed in the work place or duty area, and
second, the social customs and courtesies of
military life.

CORRECT USE OF TITLES

Each member of the Army has a military rank,
Recruit to General, and this rank becomes his
or her military title by force of regulation and
Military courtesy is essentially no different custom. In official documents a member’s
from courtesy in civilian life. Military rank, or title, always accompanies his or her
courtesy is good manners and politeness in name.
dealing with other
Military courtesy is people. Courteous COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
good manners and behaviour provides a
politeness in dealing basis for developing
with other people. good human relations.
The distinction
between civilian and military courtesy is that
military courtesy was developed in a military
atmosphere and has become the custom of the
military service.

Most forms of military courtesy have some
counterpart in civilian life. For example, we
train soldiers to say “Sir” or “Ma’am” when
talking to a senior. It is considered good
manners for a younger person to say “Sir” or
“Ma’am” when speaking to an older person.
The use of the word “Sir” is also common in
the business world, in the address of a letter,
and in any well-ordered institution.

Military courtesy is not a one-way street.
Enlisted personnel are expected to be
courteous to officers and officers are
Commissioned Officers Rank Structure