![]() ![]() Appendix B, Recommended Schedule for Mess Night Preparations, lists the "countdown" or actions which should be taken in preparing for a Mess Night. Appendix A is a Summary of the Rules of Etiquette for Mess Night Attendees, which should be made available to all officers and guests attending the occasion. The manual also contains several appendices which may be of assistance in planning a Mess Night. Section IV, Arrangements, is intended primarily for those individuals who are responsible for planning and organizing a Mess Night, but may be of general interest to all officers. Section III, Toasts, is a summary of the etiquette of toasting as practiced at Mess Nights. Section II, Mess Night Format, traces the various events which occur in a Mess Night. ![]() Section 1, Mess Night Origins, presents a capsule summary of the meaning of Mess Night and the background of the traditions which are observed at Mess Nights. The manual is divided into several sections for the convenience of the reader. It is intended to serve as a supplement to any of the several excellent books on etiquette in the naval service. The manual is based on several sources, all of which are listed in the bibliography, and summarizes the experience gained from Mess Nights presented by the Naval School, Civil Engineer Corps Officers (CECOS) and other commands of the Civil Engineer Corps. Its purpose is to make life easier for those individuals responsible for planning and producing Mess Nights. ![]() This manual is a summary of information concerning Mess Nights.
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