Protocol
What Protocol Is
Protocol Definition
Protocol is an internationally recognized system of courtesy and respect involving a set of rules for behavior in:
- Official life
- Ceremonies involving governments, nations, and their representatives
For Military and Government
Military/Government Protocol
Protocol for the military and government agencies is a code of traditional precedence, courtesy, and etiquette in matters of:
- Military
- Diplomatic
- Official
- Celebratory ceremonies
Modern Practice
Modern Military Protocol
In modern practice, military protocol encompasses the knowledge, accumulation, and application of established service customs by combining:
- Traditional codes of conduct
- Contemporary etiquette and courtesy
Authoritative Sources
Protocol Source Authorities.
- Executive orders
- Presidential proclamations
- USAF instructions
- Other service-associated sources
Primary Reference
DAFI 90-1202
DAFI 90-1202, *Protocol*, is a very good source for detailed information regarding a wide range of military customs and courtesies and decorum.