Introduction

• Forward
• Table of Contents

Chapter 1

• The Protocol Officer

Chapter 2

• Funding Protocol Events
  • OPR Funds Information
  • SM&R Funds Information

Chapter 3

• Mementos
  • Presentation
  • Sources of Mementos
  • Stocking Mementos
  • Gifts From Outside Sources
  • Limitations On Gifts From Subordinates
  • Foreign Gifts
  • Honoraria
  • Fundraising
  • Membership Drives

Chapter 4

• Transportation

Chapter 5

• Entertaining
  • Formal Dinners
  • Receptions
  • Preceremony Coffee
  • Farewell/Welcome/Community Leader Receptions
  • Hints for Remembering Names
  • Religious Dietary Laws to Keep in Mind
  • Other Planning Factors
  • Generic Social Checklist
  • List of Air Force Bands and Addresses

Chapter 6

• Invitations
• Types and Styles of Invitations
  • Example of handwritten invitation
  • Example of semi-engraved invitation (with flag)
  • Example of letter invitation
  • Example of a formal invitation - host's full nam
  • Example of formal invitation - honoring DV for dinner
  • Example of official invitation to reception - using title vice name of host
  • Example of multiple hosts
  • Example of commercially printed fold-over nvitation - (Front)
  • Example of commercially printed fold-over invitation - (Inside)
  • Example of a 'To remind' invitation
• Working Invitations from Start to Finish
  • Example of a DV pass
  • Example of Reception Invitation Card
  • Example of Preceremony Coffee Invitation Card
  • Example of Bus Boarding Instructions
  • Example of Color-Coded Seating Card
  • Example of Commercially Printed Enclosed Envelope
  • Example of Commercially Printed Enclosed Envelope - for return of RSVP card
• RSVP Worksheet
  • Example of RSVP card

Chapter 7

• Titles and Forms of Address
  • Foreign Officer Rank and Equivalents
  • Comparable Rank Among the Military Services
  • Armed Forces Officer Rank Abbreviations

Chapter 8

• Protocol Order of Precedence
  • VIP Codes Chart
  • Department of Defense Order of Precedence
  • States
  • Equivalency Rank Chart

Chapter 9

• Forms of Dress
  • Uniform Comparison Chart

Chapter 10

• Table and Seating Arrangements
• Seating for Business Functions
  • Traditional Conference Table Seating
  • U-Shaped Table Seating
  • Auditorium-Style Seating with Center Aisle
  • Circular Table Seating for 10, Business Function with Interpreters
  • Circular Table Seating for 10, Business Function with Security
  • Rectangular Seating for 14, Business Function with Interpreters
  • Dais Seating Arrangement
• Circular Table Seating for Meals and Social Functions
  • Mixed Circular Table for Eight - Equal Male and Female
  • Circular Tables for Eight - Host and Hostess at Separate Tables
  • Circular Table for Nine - Two Ladies, Seven Gentlemen
  • Circular Table for Nine - Three Ladies and Six Gentlemen
  • Circular Table for Nine - Four Ladies, Five Gentlemen
  • Circular Table for Ten - Three Ladies, Seven Gentlemen
  • Circular Table for Ten - Four Ladies, Six Gentlemen
  • Circular Table for Ten - Five Ladies, Five Gentlemen
• Rectangular Table Seating Arrangements
  • Head Banquet Table for Eight - Four Ladies, Four Gentlemen
  • Head Banquet Table for Twelve - Six Ladies, Six Gentlemen
  • U-Shaped Table - Mixed Seating
  • U-Shaped Table - Unaccompanied Seating
  • Mixed Seating for Fourteen - Host and Hostess at Ends of Table
  • Mixed Seating - Multiples of Four Guests
  • Mixed Seating for Eight - Host and Guest of Honor at End of Table
  • Mixed Seating - Multiples of Four Guests Including an Unmarried Couple
  • Table Seating for Eighteen - Host, CoHost, Staff Members, and Guests; Two Principle Guests of Equal Rank
  • Table Seating for Eighteen - Host with Staff Members and Guests
  • Table Seating for Eighteen - Host with Guests Only
  • Table Seating for Eighteen - Host with Staff Members Only
  • Table Seating for Twelve - Business Meal with Interpreters
• Dining-In / Dining-Out
  • Dining-In / Dining-Out Seating Arrangement
• Place Cards
  • Sample Place Card - USAF General Host
  • Sample Place Card - USAF Colonel Host
• "You Are Seated At" (YASA)
  • Sample YASA Card
• Menu Card
  • Sample Menu Card

Chapter 11

• The Receiving Line
  • Positioning the Receiving Line
  • Receiving Line Room Placement

Chapter 12

• Toasts
• Examples of Toasts
  • Countries A through C
  • Countries D through F
  • Countries G through I
  • Countries J through M
  • Countries N through Q
  • Countries R through T
  • Countries U through Z

Chapter 13

• Conferences
  • Checklist

Chapter 14

• Flag Etiquette

Chapter 15

• Change of Command
  • Combined Change of Command/Retirement Invitation
  • General Barry's Retirement Invitation
  • Pre-ceremony Coffee Invitation
  • Community Leader Reception Invitation
  • Retirement Dinner and Change of Command RSVP Card
  • Key Invitee RSVP Card
  • Distinguished Visitor Base Pass
  • Bus Boarding Pass
  • Color Coded Seating Cards
  • Change of Command Checklist
  • Receiving Line

Chapter 16

• Other Ceremonies:
  • Retirement Ceremonies
    • Retirement Ceremony Checklist
    • Military Retirement Invitation
    • Military Retirement Ceremony Script (Indoor)
    • Military Retirement Ceremony Script (Outdoor)
    • Civilian Retirement Invitation
    • Civilian Retirement Ceremony Sequence of Events
    • Civilian Retirement Ceremony
  • Decoration Ceremonies
    • Award/Decoration Ceremony Script
    • Award/Decoration Ceremony Sequence of Events
    • Award/Decoration Ceremony Stage Diagram
    • Award/Decoration Ceremony Task Reminder
    • Award/Decoration Ceremony Checklist
  • Promotion Ceremonies
    • Officer Oath
    • Enlisted Oath
    • Civilian Oath
    • Sequence of Events
    • Military Invitation
    • SES Invitation
    • Promotion Ceremony Stage Diagram
    • Promotion Ceremony Script {Promote to Major General}
    • Promotion Ceremony Script {Promote to SES}
    • Promotion Ceremony Script {Frocking to Colonel}
    • Promotion Ceremony Script {Promote to First Lieutenant}
    • Promotion Ceremony Script {Promote to First Lieutenant - Dual Ceremony/Two Promotees}
  • Transition, Activation, and Deactivation Ceremonies
    • Sample Event Brief
    • Sample Sequence
    • Sample Script
  • Reveille and Retreat

Chapter 17

• The Military Funeral

Chapter 18

• Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions

Chapter 19

• Distinguished Visitors
  • Distinguished Visitor (DV) Visits
    • Areas of Responsibility
    • Things to Consider in a Hotel
    • Itinerary Scheduling and Interests
    • Welcome Package Contents
  • Transportation
    • Use of Government Transportation
    • Flight Line Transportation and Concerns
    • Vehicle and Seating Arrangements
  • Other Considerations in Handling Foreign Dignitaries
  • Entertainment of Foreign Distinguished Visitors
  • Executing the DV Visit
    • Communications Support
    • Contingencies
    • Greet and Farewell
    • Honor Guard or Cordon
• Table of Honors

Chapter 20

• Dinings-In and Dinings-Out
  • Expanded History of the Dining-in
  • Duties of Key Players
    • Duties of the President
    • Duties of the Vice President
    • Duties of the Arrangements Officer
    • Duties of the Protocol Officer
    • Duties of the Escort Officer
  • Seating
    • Seating Example
  • Programs
    • Suggested Contents of the program
  • Financial Planning Hints
  • Conducting the Dining-In
    • Entry of the Head Table
    • Wine Pouring Ceremony
    • Other Ceremonies
  • Toasting
    • Toasting Do's and Don'ts
    • Toasts
    • POW/MIA Ceremony Script
  • The Grog Bowl
  • Rules of the Mess

Charts, Graphics, etc

• Table 12.1 SPECIAL, MORALE, and WELFARE (SM&W) AND RELATED EXPENDITURES {Taken from AFI 34-201, Use of Nonappropriated Funds (NAFs)}
• Section A. Individual Recognition Programs
• Section B. Civic Affairs And Events
• Section C. Memorial Observances
• Section D. Welcoming And Orienting
• Section E. Hosting Of Visiting Personnel
• Section F. Enhancement Of Environment
• Section G. Conferences, Workshops, And Seminars
• Section H. Change Of Command Ceremonies
• Section I. Membership In Organizations