Military Customs and Courtesies

To the untrained eye there does not seem to be too many variations between the civilian world and the military world besides the evident like uniforms, stricter standards of living, and traveling. However, to the trained eye one huge difference stands out. That difference is mutual respect. The fact that mutual respect exists, and is demanded is a major difference between the civilian world and the military world. The Army has even come out with …

…things that set military soldiers from everyone else. As a future officer or even as in existing officer, it is important to adhere to this regulation. It was put in place not to make you do "another thing" but because it creates a bond among Army personal which leads to a mutual respect and understanding. Works Cited: Department of the Army. Army Regulation 600-25: Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy. Washington, DC: Electronic Publishing System, 2000.