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Military Rank, Insignia, Awards, Seals, Ceremonies

Protocol

AFI 34-1201, Protocol
AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to Protocol
Social Usage and Protocol Handbook: A Guide for Personnel of the U.S. Navy
OPNAVINST 1710.7A - official entertainment, invitations, seating, toasting, receptions, change of command & retirement ceremonies, visiting dignitaries, etc.

Protocol by Mary Jane McCaffree & Pauline Innis; Katherine Daley Sand
Publication Date: 2002

Protocol for the Modern Diplomat

United States Protocol by Mary Mel French
Publication Date: 2010

Customs & Courtesies

Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual
AR 600-25 - Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy
Army Study Guide - Customs and Courtesies
Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual
MCO P5060.20
Navy - Commanders in Chief and Other Commanders
Chapter 7 - Navy regulations
Navy - Flags, Pennants, Honors, Ceremonies and Customs
Chapter 12 - Navy regulations

Mess Night Traditions by Charles J. Gibowicz
ISBN: 9781425984465
Publication Date: 2007
Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions by Royal W. Connell & William P. Mack
ISBN: 1557503303
Publication Date: 2004

Funerals

Military Funeral Honors
Navy Military Funerals
NAVPERS 15555D
State, Official and Special Military Funerals
All services - DA Pam 1-1, OPNAVIST 5360.1, AFM 143-2, CG-390
The Last Salute: Civil and Military Funerals, 1921-1969
Funerals of US Presidents and major military figures

Flags

Display of the National Flag at Half-Staff
DOD Instruction (DODI) 1005.06
DOD Civilian Flags
DOD Instruction (DODI) 1005.15
Flags & Plates
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 134-1201 [update on flag section]
U.S. Code Title 4 - Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, the States, Official Territorial Papers