Military courtesy is one of the defining features of a professional military force. A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking These courtesies form a strict and sometimes elaborate code of conduct.

Military courtesy is an extension and a formalization of courtesies practiced in a culture's everyday life. It is intended to reinforce discipline and the chain of command, defining how soldiers will treat their superiors and vice versa. In a Military context the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a Military unit and between different They are also thought to enhance esprit de corps. Morale, also known as esprit de corps when discussing the morale of a group is an intangible term used for the capacity of people to maintain Belief in

Some military courtesies include proper forms of address ("Sir", "Ma'am", "Mister") and when each should be used; the salute, and the related concept of standing at attention; proper wear of military headgear; obeisance; and the rules for behavior in various ceremonies. A salute (also called obeisance) is a Gesture (often Hand gesture) or other action used to display respect The position of At attention, or Standing at attention is a military posture which involves the following general postures Arms to the side along the seams Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of Clothing which is worn on one's head. A salute (also called obeisance) is a Gesture (often Hand gesture) or other action used to display respect A ceremony is an activity infused with Ritual significance performed on a special occasion Appropriate behavior can vary depending on an individual's rank, location, and circumstances. Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in Armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines A military funeral, for example, requires stricter etiquette than a normal day. Courtesies are sometimes relaxed under battlefield conditions; officers may discourage salutes in combat areas to avoid making themselves a target for snipers, [1] and indeed in the United Kingdom and the United States of America as well as some Commonwealth nations, it is forbidden to salute both indoors, and when in "the field", a battle situation where snipers are likely to pick out officer targets watching for salutes. READ DISCUSSION PAGE BEFORE MAKING ANY EDITS TO CAPTION BELOW http//en The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The English noun commonwealth dates from the fifteenth century. An officer is a member of an armed force who holds a position of authority ^[1]

Military courtesies may also be adopted by paramilitary organizations. A paramilitary is a force whose function and organization are similar to those of a professional military force but which are not regarded as having the same status

See also

• Warrior code

References

• Swartz, Oretha. Warrior code is an Ethical code followed by Warriors often those in an Aristocratic society that were Privileged by birth belonging to Nobility Service Etiquette, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD.

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