Office Home Office Home About Us Resources Protocol Reference Contact Us HomeBureaus & Offices > The Secretary of State ...Office of the Chief of Protocol hide Office of the Chief of Protocol Our Mission The Office of the Chief of Protocol seeks to advance the foreign policy goals of the United States by creating an environment for successful diplomacy. Our team extends the first hand that welcomes presidents, prime ministers, ruling monarchs, and other leaders to our country. By serving on the front lines of diplomatic engagement, we promote cross-cultural exchange and build new bridges of understanding between people and governments around the world. Senior Official Ethan Rosenzweig Follow Us: Twitter Flickr Instagram Key Topics Protocol Reference Resources for Foreign Embassies Divisions Order of Precedence Protocol Reference Find details on protocol for hosting events and answers to some of the most frequently asked protocol questions. Learn More About Protocol for Hosting Events Protocol Reference Resources for Foreign Embassies Resources include the Order of Precedence, Deans of the Diplomatic Corps, airport escort screening courtesies, port courtesies, information for domestic workers, and the diplomatic list. Learn More About the Foreign Diplomatic Order of Precedence Resources for Foreign Embassies Divisions We invite you to learn more about the Office of the Chief of Protocol by exploring the work of our divisions and units. Learn More About the Office of the Chief of Protocol Divisions Order of Precedence The United States Order of Precedence is an advisory document maintained by the Ceremonials Division. For purposes of protocol, the U.S. Order of Precedence establishes the order and ranking of U.S. leadership for official events at home and abroad. Learn More About the United States Order of Precedence Order of Precedence Divisions Blair House Division Ceremonials Division Diplomatic Affairs Division Diplomatic Partnerships Division Major Events Division Management Division Visits Division