ARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONS
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMLESSON AUTHOR: CENTER FOR THE ARMY PROFESSION AND ETHIC (CAPE)DATE PREPARED: 12 DECEMBER 20121. OVERVIEW. This lesson plan provides resources and guidance to help you assemble and conduct aprofessional development education and training session focusing on enhancing esprit de corpsthrough the purposeful and professional use of Army Customs, Courtesies and Traditions. America’sArmy – Our Profession training support packages are designed to support organizational professionaldevelopment sessions using the case study method to promote and socialize Army Profession termsand concepts. The video case study exercises provided are called CaseEXs. Each CaseEX is an Armyprofessional’s story combined with supplemental questions and reflective practice designed to guidea rich group discussion on how the story relates to the Army Profession and how it can affect anArmy professional’s future decisions and behavior. Ensure that you complete the Army ProfessionOverview lesson to introduce professionals to these terms and concepts before leading thisdevelopment session.Remember that the learning occurs during facilitated DISCUSSION.2. BACKGROUND. The CSA approved the America’s Army – Our Profession Education and Trainingprogram to support the development of a widely understood, accepted, and internalized meaning ofthe Army Profession and Ethic. The intent is for all members of the profession to be aware of andunderstand the Army Profession doctrine and concepts, to participate in an ongoing dialogue aboutthe profession and to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of their professional status.3. LEARNING OUTCOMES.a. Army professionals apply Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions within their organizations todevelop esprit de corps.b. Army professionals incorporate Army history into formal and informal activities to inspire asense of shared organizational heritage and Army heritage among their members.c. Army professionals steward the Army by continuing to honor Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions that reflect and strengthen the Army’s Essential Characteristics Military Expertise,Honorable Service, Esprit de Corps, Stewardship of the Profession, and “the bedrock of theProfession,” Trust, for current and future generations.4. TRAINING REFERENCES.a. Army Doctrinal Publication (ADP 1): The Army, Chapter 2b. Army Doctrinal Reference Publication(ADRP 1): The Army Profession (Initial Draft)c. Army Profession Pamphlet: Downloadable pdf on the Army Profession available athttp://cape.army.mil.d. FM 7-21.13 The Soldier’s Guide and TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremoniese. CAPE Public Website: http://cape.army.mil.America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop1
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM5. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES.a. Facilitator Toolkit: Additional videos and techniques to help a trainer become a more effectivefacilitator.6. TRAINING GUIDANCE.Prepare. Locate your training site and determine if it has internet capability. If there is internetcapability at your training site, present and facilitate the session on-line. If there is nointernet capability, you can download the entire Customs, Courtesies, and Traditionstraining support package. Review for familiarization the Army doctrine on the Army Profession concepts (ADP 1 TheArmy, Chapter 2 and ADRP 1 The Army Profession (Initial Draft)) and Customs, Courtesies,and Traditions (FM 7-21.13 The Soldier’s Guide and TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies). Review the material on the CAPE web site on reflective practice and how-to effectivelyfacilitate a small group development session. Print this lesson plan and student handouts. Review the associated CaseEXs and print their facilitator cards. Rehearse your role in the education and training session as a facilitator.Conduct. Distribute student handouts. Present the online training support package and give talking points with associated slides asyou progress through the presentation. Get your group involved by asking the discussion questions. Use the CaseEXs to allow the group to apply what they’ve learned in the training to a reallife situation. Lead your group in a reflective practice exercise to answer the following questions:o What? (What learning concerning Customs, Courtesies and Traditions occurred duringthe education and training session?)o So what? (Why does it matter?)o Now what? (How will I use this information/new knowledge and apply it to mysituation/organization?)Follow up. Discuss and seek future opportunities to continue the practice of Army Customs, Courtesiesand Traditions within your organization to enhance esprit de corps.7. TRAINING AIDS.a. Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions Training Support Package for America’s Army – OurProfessionb. A/V equipment, computer, as requiredAmerica’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop2
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMc. White board, poster board, and markers to list ideasd. Participant Handout: Material to support the lessone. Facilitator note cards: Material to support facilitated discussions of video case exercises8. CONDUCT OF LESSON. Lesson Timeline:MinActivity02Introduction/Goals07Customs, Courtesies and Traditions video & brief discussion05Facilitated discussion of esprit de corps03Facilitated discussion of Army Ethic05Army Ethic Foundations & brief discussion03Facilitated discussion of Army culture06Army culture video & brief discussion (4:34)03Description of “custom,” “courtesy,” and “tradition”06NCO induction ceremony video & brief discussion (1:59)11Facilitated discussion of “Carried Strength” (Pt 1 1:18; Pt 2 2:29)11Facilitated discussion of “Joy Feldman” (Pt 1 2:00; Pt 2:00)11Facilitated discussion of “Color Safe” (Pt 1 2:09; Pt 2 3:15)07Summary / Conclusion80Total Minutes9. SLIDES AND CASE-EX VIGNETTES.Slide 1Title PageSlide talking points: We are going to talk about ArmyCustoms, Courtesies, and Traditions and theirimportance to the Army Profession. As Armyprofessionals, we must be aware of these elements ofArmy culture that can positively affect esprit de corps. Iintend this to be an open discussion where we canexpress ideas and learn from one another – and I willinclude in our discussion new doctrine about the ArmyProfession.America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop3
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMSlide 2Slide talking points: These are goals for our discussionstoday.Army professionals have a responsibility to purposefullyuse and preserve the Army Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions that contribute to esprit de corps and alifetime of honorable service to the nation. Thesereinforce living the Army Ethic within the Army Culture.LEARNING OUTCOMES:Recognize and be able to discuss:Army professionals:–––Apply Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditionswithin their organizations to develop esprit de corpsIncorporate Army history into formal and informalactivities to inspire a sense of shared organizationaland Army heritage in their membersSteward the Army by continuing to honor Customs,Courtesies, and Traditions that reflect andstrengthen the Army’s Essential CharacteristicsMilitary Expertise, Honorable Service, Esprit deCorps, Stewardship of the Profession, and, “thebedrock of the profession,” Trust for current andfuture generationsSlide 3Slide talking points: The Army will only be and performas a profession when all five essential characteristicsare present in its culture, in its professionals and theirunits, and in its external relationships. These areMilitary Expertise, Honorable Service, Esprit de Corps,Stewardship of the Profession, and, “the bedrock of theprofession,” Trust.Slide talking points: Army Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions support all the five essential characteristics.For example the exactness of a formation, precision ofdrill and the exactness in the wear of a uniformhighlight Military Expertise.And the rituals of salutes and address of rank, espousedvale of respect for all and importance of teamwork addto Trust.Slide talking points: In this session, in particular, we willconsider the contributions of Army Customs,Courtesies, and Traditions to esprit de corps andhonorable service that are a result of Army Culture andEthic, and how Army Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions enables Stewardship of the Army Profession,Culture and Ethic.Slide 4Slide talking points: This video introduces theimportance of Army Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions. Ask your group: “What Customs, Courtesies,and Traditions are practiced in your organization? Whyare they important?” After brief discussion, click thearrow to begin the video. After the video, ask yourgroup: “What is esprit de corps – and why is itimportant? How is culture related to esprit de corps?”America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop4
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMSlide 5Slide talking points: Esprit de Corps must bepurposefully cultivated and deliberately maintained.Esprit de Corps is embedded in the culture, sustainedpromoted, and fostered through customs, courtesies,and traditions.Ask your group prior to the next slide: “What is theArmy Ethic? What are some examples of how Armyprofessionals express their Ethic?Slide 6Slide talking points: The Army Ethic is the basis fortrust, the bedrock of the profession. Without Trust, as acommon foundation, there is no winning spirit, nodevotion to duty, no shared purpose, no honorableservice, and no esprit de corps. Trust is vital to thesequalities, and trust, and therefore esprit de corps, isbased on adherence to the Army Ethic.The Army Ethic comes from both those requirementswhich are expressed in law and from those ideals andbeliefs in our Culture to which we as members havegiven high value (importance).Slide 7Slide talking points: The Army Ethic originates on theone hand from codified, legal documents carrying theforce of law, such as the Constitution and the UniformCode of Military Justice (UCMJ).Ask your group: “Can you think of any other examplesof the “legal” parts of the Ethic?”Possible answers: Ratified U.S. Treaties; Status ofForces Agreements; Oaths of Commission, Enlistment,Service; Standards of Exemplary Conduct, Rules OfEngagement, etc.Army Ethic FoundationsLegal foundation examples: U.S. Constitution,U.S. Code, Law of Land Warfare, UCMJMoral/Ethical foundation examples: The U.S.Declaration of Independence, Army ‘Can-do’Culture, Human Rights, Values, Creeds &Mottos– Moral/Ethical Foundations are expressed in ArmyCulture as Customs, Courtesies and TraditionsSlide talking points: On the other hand, it is drawn fromtraditions or documents with immense moral contentand importance for all Americans, including theDeclaration of Independence, Human Rights, and ArmyValues, Creeds.Ask your group: “Can you think of any other examplesof the “traditional and moral” parts of the Ethic?”Possible answers: NCO Creed, Just War Tradition; TrustAmerica’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop5
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMRelationships of the Profession; Golden Rule; Mottos,‘Duty, Honor, Country’; Warrior Ethos,philosophical/religious background, etc.Slide talking points: These traditions or documents donot have standing in law. The Army weaves these moralfoundations throughout its culture and subcultureswithin it. The Army believes these moral foundationsare effective and passes them on and purposefullyreinforces them to succeeding generations throughmentoring, customs, courtesies and traditionsAsk your group: “How do the daily customs, courtesiesand traditions of Army Life, reflect the Army Ethic andaffect the culture of our organization?”Ask your group prior to the next slide: “What is ArmyCulture? How do Army professionals shape the ArmyCulture?For Further Reference or to Support Discussion: Civilian members of the profession are part of theArmy Culture, adhering to the Army Ethic. In their organizations, they recognize Customs, Courtesies,and Traditions alongside uniformed members of the profession, in order to strengthen esprit de corpsand steward the profession. There are slight variances (i.e., civilians do not salute, etc.) but there are farmore commonalities. Customs (teamwork, attention to detail, respect for law, treating others withdignity and respect, etc.), Courtesies (respect in interactions, courtesy in addressing others, recognitionof rank and title, etc.), and Traditions (Army birthday, hail and farewell, etc.) are a part of the ArmyProfession for all members.Slide 8Slide talking points: Culture is a long lasting andcomplex set of shared expectations, more durable thanan organizational climate. Culture consists of the sharedattitudes, values, goals and practices that characterizethe larger institution over time – while climate is areflection of how people think and feel about theirorganization at the moment. Esprit de Corps is one ofthe five essential characteristics of the Army Professionand a vital element within Army Culture (See ADRP 1,The Army Profession (Initial Draft)). Why do you thinkesprit de corps is one of the five essentialcharacteristics of the Army Profession? What makesthe Army Culture unique from other professionalcultures?America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop6
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMSlide 9Facilitator’s Action: This video discusses Army Cultureas a term within the Army Profession. Click the arrowto begin the video. After playing the video, allow thegroup to reflect briefly. If needed, play the video asecond time.Ask your group: “What role does the Army Ethic play indeveloping esprit de corps within the Army Culture?”During or after the discussion bring out the followingslide talking points: Leaders maintain the trust of theirsubordinates by upholding the Army Ethic, abiding bythe Army Values. Working together to a commonpurpose, embodying the Army Ethic for the Americanpeople, strengthens culture and esprit de corps.Slide 10Ask your group: “How is the Army Ethic related toHonorable Service?”During or after the discussion bring out the followingslide talking points: As Army professionals, we live atradition of honorable service, devoted to duty in thedefense of the nation, consistent with the Army Valuesand the Army Ethic. As a minimum, the Army Values ofHonor and Integrity should be discussed in relation toHonorable Service. Every Army professional is bound byhis or her honor and oath to support and defend theConstitution of the United States – and to obey theorders of officers appointed over them and to obey USlaws, regulations, and the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice.Slide talking points: Concluding thoughts: thethoughtful use of Army Customs, Courtesies, andTraditions emphasizes the identity of Armyprofessionals as participants in a tradition of honorableservice stretching back generations, and thereforestrengthens the Profession.Slide 11Ask your group: “What is an Army Custom that isrecognized within your organization? Why is itimportant?”Slide talking points: It may be the motto or greetingthat identifies you as a member of a specificorganization; our Customs are important to the winningspirit, morale, and cohesion of Army professionals.Many Army Customs complement procedures requiredby military courtesy, while others add to theAmerica’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop7
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMgraciousness of Army life.Slide 12Ask your group: “What is an Army Courtesy practicedwithin your organization? Why is it important?”Slide talking points: Army Courtesy is: Essential for relationships between professionals Vital for maintaining discipline and identity withinthe larger organization – “Big Army” An indicator of an organization’s level of disciplineand an individual’s self-disciplineSlide 13Ask your group: “What is an Army Tradition that isobserved by your organization? Why is it important?”Slide talking points: The Army has endured for over 200years, and, as an organization, is proud of its historyand traditions. Army professionals draw strengthknowing they are part of long-standing tradition ofhonorable service to the Nation.Courtesy among Army professionals is vital tomaintain discipline. Military courtesy means goodmanners and politeness in dealing with other people;it provides a basis for developing good humanrelations, for building relationships. Militarycourtesy was developed in a military atmosphere andhas developed, to become a unique and integral partof the military experience (FM 7-21.13).Tradition is a customary pattern of thought,expressed in the things we do and say, and in theuniform we wear. It is information, beliefs, andcustoms handed down by word of mouth or byexample from one generation to another. Ourtraditions are really the ‘Army Way,’ and it gives anArmy professional a feeling of pride to understandjust why we do things the way we do (FM 7-21.13).Slide talking points: Soldiers draw strength fromknowing they are part of long-standing tradition. Manyof the Army’s everyday customs and traditions remindSoldiers they are the latest addition to a long line ofSoldiers. The uniforms, official ceremony music, salutes,military titles, the organization’s history, and the ArmyValues are reminders of tradition (ADRP 6-22).Slide 14Facilitator’s Action: This video discusses an NCOInduction ceremony held on Memorial Day, 2011, inKandahar, Afghanistan. Click the arrow to begin thevideo. After playing the video, allow the group toreflect briefly.Ask your group: “What is valuable about a ceremonylike an NCO Induction? How does the set of symbols,customs, and traditions in this ceremony develop itsprofessional value? What could you take away from thisceremony and apply to your organization?” Discuss as agroup.America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop8
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMSlide 15CaseEX & Facilitated Discussion: Select CaseEXs andview them, ask questions and facilitate the discussionafter each segment by referring to the attachedfacilitator’s card.10. TRAINING & EDUCATION SUMMARY / CONCLUSION.Slide 16Facilitator’s Action: Ask your group the first question.Get opinions and feedback, and encourage discussion.Then ask the second and third questions, encouragingdiscussion and reflection.Slide 17Slide talking points: To conclude, Army professionals:a. Apply Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditionswithin their organizations to develop esprit de corps.b. Incorporate Army history into formal and informalactivities to inspire a sense of shared organizationaland Army heritage in their members.c. Steward the Army by continuing to honor Customs,Courtesies, and Traditions that reflect andstrengthen the Army’s Essential CharacteristicsMilitary Expertise, Honorable Service, Esprit deCorps, Stewardship of the Profession, and, “thebedrock of the profession,” Trust for current andfuture generations.America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaopSummary Developing and sustaining the Army’s winningspirit is vital to an organization remaining effective To cultivate that spirit, Army professionals:–––Apply Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions withintheir organizations to develop esprit de corpsIncorporate Army history into formal and informalactivities to inspire a sense of shared organizationaland Army heritage in their membersSteward the Army by continuing to honor Customs,Courtesies, and Traditions that reflect and strengthenthe Army’s Essential Characteristics Military Expertise,Honorable Service, Esprit de Corps, Stewardship of theProfession, and, “the bedrock of the profession,” Trustfor current and future generations9
Lesson PlanARMY CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONSAMERICA’S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMSlide 18For more information, and to support yourprofessional development, visit http://cape.army.mil.End PageFacilitator Action: Check on Learning and Promote Reflective PracticeDetermine if group members have gained familiarity with the material discussed by solicitingstudent questions and explanations. Ask the students questions and correct misunderstandings.LearningReflectionQ – What do you think, about what you learned?Q – What will you do with your newinformation?Q – How do you feel about what you learned?Q – What are the future implications of thisQ – What did you learn from listening to the reactionsdecision, or of this experience?and reflections of other Army Professionals?Q – How can you integrate what you havelearned into your own organization?Facilitator Action:Feedback is encouraged - take a minute and provide us with your comments athttp://cape.army.milAdditional education and training material is available to you at http://cape.army.mil.America’s Army – Our ProfessionCenter for the Army Profession and Ethichttp://cape.army.mil/aaop10
Review for familiarization the Army doctrine on the Army Profession concepts (ADP 1 The Army, Chapter 2 and ADRP 1 The Army Profession (Initial Draft)) and Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions (FM 7-21.13 The Soldier’s Guide and TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies).
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