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What are all military customs and courtesies rooted in?

Basic politeness and respect.

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  1. Basic politeness and respect ✔
  2. Fear of punishment
  3. Showing who is better

Why: Saluting, saying sir or ma'am and standing when an officer enters are polite habits. They are never a mark of being lower than someone else.

Huh, didn't know that: Learn to Lead says customs and courtesies build team spirit.

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Why did the cadet say sir to the airplane? It outranked him by 30,000 feet.
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Answer: Basic politeness and respect. Saluting, saying sir or ma'am and standing when an officer enters are polite habits. They are never a mark of being lower than someone else.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 1: Personal Leadership www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol1LetterLowFinal_FDCFE2AA96703.pdf
    All military customs and courtesies are rooted in basic politeness and respect.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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