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The Protocol Reference

Travis L. Guckert

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The Protocol Reference

by Travis L. Guckert

Reference Guide11,247 words55 chapters

Published by LeMay Publishing. 11,247 words across 55 chapters.

About This Publication

Quick reference guide to MTP, CDI, GIR, and the complete United States Protocol Suite.

Published by LeMay Publishing, a division of LeMay. Massachusetts.

ISBN: 979-8-0000-5163-4

Chapters

1THE PROTOCOL REFERENCE
2A Quick Reference Guide to MTP, CDI, GIR, and the Complete United States Protocol Suite
3PUBLISHER'S NOTE
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
5PREFACE: WHY PROTOCOL MATTERS
6PART I — FOUNDATIONS
7CHAPTER 1: THE ARCHITECTURE OF AMERICAN PROTOCOL
8CHAPTER 2: SOURCES OF PROTOCOL AUTHORITY
9CHAPTER 3: THE CONCEPT OF PRECEDENCE
10PART II — THE CORE FRAMEWORKS
11CHAPTER 4: MTP — MILITARY TRANSFER PROTOCOL
124.1 Scope and Purpose
134.2 Governing Authorities
144.3 The Change-of-Command Ceremony
154.4 Transfers of Presidential Military Authority
164.5 Transfer of Remains
174.6 Transfer of Custody and Material
18CHAPTER 5: CDI — CHAIN OF DIPLOMATIC INTRODUCTION
195.1 Scope and Purpose
205.2 Governing Authorities
215.3 Appointment and Commissioning of Ambassadors
225.4 Reception of Foreign Ambassadors in the United States
235.5 Termination of Diplomatic Missions
24CHAPTER 6: GIR — GOVERNMENTAL INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION
256.1 Scope and Purpose
266.2 Governing Authorities
276.3 The Swearing-In Ceremony
286.4 Introductions and Forms of Address
296.5 Recognition of Newly Created Offices and Entities
306.6 State and Local GIR
31CHAPTER 7: INTEGRATION OF MTP, CDI, AND GIR
327.1 Overlapping Jurisdiction
337.2 Conflict Resolution
347.3 The Role of the Chief of Protocol
35PART III — THE UNITED STATES PROTOCOL SUITE IN FULL
36CHAPTER 8: PRESIDENTIAL AND EXECUTIVE PROTOCOL
37CHAPTER 9: CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE PROTOCOL
38CHAPTER 10: JUDICIAL PROTOCOL
39CHAPTER 11: DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL AND THE VIENNA CONVENTION
40CHAPTER 12: MILITARY CEREMONY AND HONORS PROTOCOL
41CHAPTER 13: STATE AND TERRITORIAL PROTOCOL
42CHAPTER 14: INTERAGENCY AND FEDERAL PROTOCOL
43CHAPTER 15: FLAG PROTOCOL AND NATIONAL SYMBOLS
44PART IV — APPLIED PROTOCOL
45CHAPTER 16: STATE DINNERS AND OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS
46CHAPTER 17: INAUGURAL AND TRANSITION CEREMONIES
47CHAPTER 18: FUNERALS OF STATE AND OFFICIAL MOURNING
48CHAPTER 19: TREATY SIGNINGS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
49CHAPTER 20: CORRESPONDENCE, FORMS OF ADDRESS, AND WRITTEN PROTOCOL
50BACK MATTER
51APPENDIX A: ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
52APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF PROTOCOL TERMS
53APPENDIX C: KEY REGULATORY AND STATUTORY REFERENCES
54BIBLIOGRAPHY
55ABOUT LEMAY ENGINEERING DIVISION