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I apologize if this thread exists somewhere else, I did a search but didn't find what I was looking for.
A few of the junior pilots I work with are planning a Mixed Formal Dinner for a group of students that are off to their PFT course. That's all well and good, but I just have a couple questions regarding format and protocol. I couldn't find much in the mess constitution. All I have been able to find is that they closely approximate a mess dinner but are less formal and civilian guests are able to attend.
1) If the PMC and VPMC aren't available does anyone need to be an 'acting' PMC (seems weird to me) or does the senior officer at the dinner just act as an MC?
2) Is a head table necessary?
3) I've read they are less formal than mess dinners but in what regards? Does this mean I get to go to the bathroom during dinner?! What a novelty.
4) I'm assuming a toast to the Queen, playing of O Canada, and port are still required; anything else?
Any other info would be really helpful. We'd like this to be as correct as possible!!
Thanks!
A few of the junior pilots I work with are planning a Mixed Formal Dinner for a group of students that are off to their PFT course. That's all well and good, but I just have a couple questions regarding format and protocol. I couldn't find much in the mess constitution. All I have been able to find is that they closely approximate a mess dinner but are less formal and civilian guests are able to attend.
1) If the PMC and VPMC aren't available does anyone need to be an 'acting' PMC (seems weird to me) or does the senior officer at the dinner just act as an MC?
2) Is a head table necessary?
3) I've read they are less formal than mess dinners but in what regards? Does this mean I get to go to the bathroom during dinner?! What a novelty.
4) I'm assuming a toast to the Queen, playing of O Canada, and port are still required; anything else?
Any other info would be really helpful. We'd like this to be as correct as possible!!
Thanks!