If you've never attended a military ball, you're probably worrying over what to wear, how to act, what traditions to follow and what to expect. But even if you've lost count of how many balls you've attended, a quick military ball etiquette refresher is always a good thing. What is expected of military spouses or dates at the ball? Have you been doing it wrong all along? For more details and tips, see this Military.com article.
Easy Military Ball Etiquette
![](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-03/1time%20thin%20red%20line%201200.jpg?itok=6Vcdpnj3 "The 1998 film "The Thin Red Line" was an adaptation of a World War II veteran's book. (20th Century Studios)")