Military courtesy and discipline

Military Courtesy

The written, officially prescribed code of deportment for members of the military establishments.

Military Discipline

The willingness to accept with conviction and without reservation the necessity for a common law that rules and coordinates the effort of a group.

Morale

The mental state and spirit of an individual or unit.

Teamwork

The cooperative effort necessary for orderly and effective group action, especially important in military operations.

SALUTE

The most common and highest form of respect given by members of the armed forces or uniformed services.

Rating

A term used in the Navy to identify an occupational specialty based on aptitude, training, experience, knowledge, and skills of an individual.

Rate

The term used to identify the level of achievement and expertise within an individual’s rating, also referred to as paygrade.

Rank

The combined rate and rating of an individual.