The Navy and Marine Corps term;
“Waypoint,” is used to refer to important markers along a route to one’s destination. These points confirm the correct course is being followed. The same can be symbolically stated with our
“WAYPOINTS” syllabus as these courses have been especially created to assist Marines, Sailors and Officers along the route of their professional development through their career destinations.
Classes are professionally engaging, relevant courses for America’s service men and women. No boring lectures! Each attendee is fully involved and will retain what they are taught – from the youngest of the texting generation to the most seasoned flag officer.
 The Etiquette School of New York provides lessons in military protocols and the social graces that have been the standard for career military personnel from the inception of our country’s Department of the Navy. John Paul Jones, one of our country’s most revered naval officers, commented to the Naval Committee of Congress on September 14, 1775;
 “It
is by no means enough that an Officer of the Navy should be
a capable mariner. He must be that, of course but also a
great deal more. He should be, as well, a gentleman of
liberal educations, refined manners, punctilious courtesy,
and the nicest sense of personal honor. He should be able to
express himself clearly and with force in his own language,
both with pen and tongue.”
Expectations remain the same 236+ years later. The confidence of a firm handshake, the ability to look a person directly in the eye and to speak clearly and distinctly, knowing how to properly introduce people to one another; as well as the ability to listen more often than speak – regardless of one’s rank. These are all important tools that will benefit any Marine, Sailor of officer throughout their entire life. The art of meaningful conversation, remembering and making a point to include everyone around you in the conversation and not just talking about work while at social functions is an invaluable trait of non-commissioned and commissioned officers. By knowing the rules of fine dining and your way around a formal table all military personnel will benefit, any place in the world they may be stationed. And finally, all service personnel should know how and be expected to write notes of thanks, congratulations and other appropriate correspondence as the occasion dictates according to our proud naval traditions.
 There is a two-fold edict of the Department of Defense which is to first teach each young American that enlists or receives a commission a viable trade that benefits their chosen service and secondly, each particular branch of service should help build the Marine’s, Sailor’s or officer’s moral growth, cultural awareness and civic mindedness. Professional and social skills are as important today, possibly more so then ever before, since military members are no longer simply warriors but American ambassadors to the world! In today’s hectic, fast-paced operations where the focus in on the forward deployed and theatre operations,
“Waypoint” classes are a wonderful and efficient way to accomplish important moral and cultural training, as well as professional development still required. We take care of the syllabus, presentation and all necessary supplies: command members simply attend our courses, experience, learn and enjoy.
 The Etiquette School of New York offers classes specifically designed for
Commanding Officer’s Flag Mess Specialists, Drivers for Flag Officers and other
VIPs, Public Affair Officers, Command Protocol Officers, Staff Secretaries, Ombudsmen and
Key Volunteers. Our classes offer the “extra” knowledge that these individuals encounter in “real life” situations that they are confronted with while holding these positions.
We offer a wonderful course for new Chief Petty Officer
Initiates and their spouses, as well as Marine Corps Staff
NCOs and their spouses. Your lives and your responsibilities
will change profoundly once this rank is attained. Meet it
head-on and embrace the new role. It is important to have
the knowledge and confidence to maneuver in any professional
or social situation you find yourself. Your Marines/Sailors
will look to YOU for guidance!
We offer classes for Navy Support Groups and Marine Family Support Groups – and even
children’s groups. These courses have been highly successful and enjoyable; especially if held as an event while the command is deployed.
We provide our own version of the traditional Command Leadership Course for new
commanding officers and perspective executive officers and their
spouses. We provide classes specifically for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Commanding Officers and their
spouses that deal with the real life situations they will encounter during this prestigious position of command. We even offer a class for
newly selected flag officers and their spouses. They are marvelous classes; informative, thought-provoking, engaging, and most importantly, enjoyable. We focus on covering important elements that are not covered in the
Fleet and Family Support Center (FSSC) training while providing a polish that turns the ordinary in to the EXTRAORDINARY. Why? Our mission is entirely different from the FFSC’s. FFSC’s teach military procedures, we offer all the other information that is socially required in order to present yourself and your command to the best of your ability. The knowledge we provide has all been experienced first-hand. These classes work!
Below is a sample of topics we cover. You may contact us by telephone: (518-893-0066: EST 9:00am – 5:00pm), traditional mail or by email:
info@etiquetteschoolofnewyork.com. We are happy to answer any of your questions, discuss available dates and rates, and even create a syllabus for your particular circumstances. Send your service members to us, or we can come to you!
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""Manners are of more
importance than laws. Manners are what vex or soothe,
corrupt or purify, exalt or debase, barbarize or refine us,
by a constant, steady, uniform, insensible operation, like
that of the air we breathe in." --Edmund Burke |
