While dining aboard a Coast Guard vessel or on an installation, are there any topics I should refrain from during meal conversation?

Yes, Subjects such a politics, religion, or "shop talk" would be considered inappropriate. If in doubt, let the presiding officer guide the conversation.

For more information, see the Auxiliary Manual and the Auxiliary Courtesy and Protocol Guide http://hdept.cgaux.org/pdf/Courtesy%26ProtocolGuideMAY2013.pdf

Reviewed and updated by BC-UMK on 29 Sep 15