He's Not A Doorman - A Civilian Guide to Military Etiquette

Intended as an introduction to military etiquette for the common man or woman, He's Not A Doorman is a guide that helps to bridge the gap between the worlds of the civilians and the military that serves them. Written with an eye to helping husbands, wives, and mothers understand the world their spouses or children have decided to enter, this book provides a lot of information that can help non-military people interact with the military. The book provides familiarization in many different areas, without going into too much detail, so that you can read and retain the essence of the information you need.

The book is filled with light-hearted examples, but hits some of the serious topics as well. These topics include dealing with wounded and disabled veterans, how to refer to a retired military person, the basics of rank and it's function in the service, and military weddings and funerals. More than just an etiquette reference, the book also covers topics like why your soldier is so close to his or her friends in the military, why military humor is the way it is, what the commissary is and how the military vacation system works.

Remember, the book is intended for people that are unfamiliar with the military and want to get "just enough" that they can talk to someone in the military and not feel like a complete moron. In addition to military family members, the advice and information in the book is excellent for businessmen and women that want to do business with the military, but don't want to have to be in the military to get an education. Think of it as the first steps towards understanding the military and understanding their customs and courtesies.