This document provides an overview of customs, courtesies, and traditions for the United States Coast Guard. It discusses core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. It also outlines proper greetings, salutes, and procedures for interacting with others both indoors and outdoors in a respectful manner according to military customs. Additional resources are provided for further reading on Coast Guard traditions and protocols.

1. Basic Introduction to the Coast Guard An overview presentation of Customs, Courtesies, & Traditions

4. The Guardian Ethos I am America’s Maritime Guardian. I serve the citizens of the United States. I will protect them. I will defend them. I will save them. I am their Shield. For them I am Semper Paratus. I live the Coast Guard Core Values. I am a Guardian. We are the United States Coast Guard. January 18, 2010 Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions