Cadet Etiquitte.Proper etiquette is the customary rules of conduct or behavior in a polite society. Our society operates smoother and is more pleasant to live, go to school and work when all members practice proper etiquette and good manners. Remember, treat others as you want to be treated!
Say "Please" and "Thank You."
Use "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms." and last name when addressing civilians and "military rank" and last name when addressing military personnel.
Do not keep people waiting and remember the saying, "to be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late. To be late is unacceptable!"
Do not gossip. This includes making inappropriate texts on phones or websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. Gossip is a huge destroyer of morale and only creates greater "one sided" accounts of an issue. It also may cause dissension among the members of the corps. If you have something that needs to be said or raised, be sure to use your chain of command. Alternatively, you may fill out a critique sheet with your concern. Face-to-face communication is the most direct way to getting problems resolved.
Position of honor. This military courtesy began centuries ago when warriors fought with swords. Since they were primarily right-handed, the sword was carried in the right hand. The left side became a defensive position since the shield was normally carried with the left hand/arm. Since units were proud of their fighting ability, the right side (sword-bearing side) or right of the battle line became the position of honor, assumed by great warriors and leaders, thus, a cadet should, while in uniform, walk or sit on the left side of an AFJROTC instructor, military service member, or senior cadet officer who assumes the position of honor on the right.