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        Common acts of courtesy among all Armed Forces personnel aid in maintaining discipline and promoting the smooth conduct of affairs in the military establishment. When courtesy falters within a unit, discipline ceases to function, and the accomplishment of the Armed Forces mission is endangered. Many of the Armed Forces courtesies involve a salute. There are, however, many other courtesies you should extend to superiors, subordinates, and working associates.     

        Armed Forces members also enjoy certain privileges depending upon their rank and position. One example is exempting NCOs from manual labor while supervising work details. Another example is that senior-ranking officials often receive reserved parking spaces.

        The privileges of rank and position are indeed worth working for and attaining. The best privileges are those you earn, not those you take and have not earned.