C. SPECIAL EVENT COURTESIES


DESIRED OUTCOME 3 (Leadership) / PRACTICUM 3
Cadet leaders will plan and execute a Military-style Dining In, Ball, or Funeral Honors to include instructing junior Cadets on how to act courteously at the event.
1. Differentiate between the Dining In, Dining Out, and Military Ball.
2. Describe the planning requirements for a Unit Dining In/Out/Ball.
a. Describe the subcomponents of a Dining In or Dining Out.
b. Identify the functions of the Officers of the Mess.
c. Identify what a typical Dining In program (sequence of events) looks like.
d. Construct an Invitation to a Dining In given the relevant information.
e. Plan a menu, table settings, and seating arrangements for a Dining In.
3. Explain how to conduct Unit Dining In/Out/Ball.
a. Summarize a Receiving Line process and protocol.
b. Describe how to Post and Retire Colors at the event.
c. Describe how to conduct a Fallen comrades / Missing man table.
d. Understand and follow rules of the mess.
e. Properly introduce a VIP Speaker at a Cadet function.
f. Properly propose a toast.  List the proper responses to toasts at a Cadet function.
4. Identify the funeral honors that may be included in a military funeral.
5. Describe the courtesies given during Taps.
6. Identify ways CACC Cadets can contribute to honor the fallen at National Cemeteries.
 
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