Customs and Courtesies Flashcards

1
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When meeting an Officer outdoors at what distance do you salute?

A

Six Steps

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2
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What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?

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AR 600-25

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3
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Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are what?

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In civilian attire. •Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.•Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable. •Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard. •In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances. •In the ranks of a formation.

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When do you salute inside a building?

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• When reporting to your commander •When reporting to a pay officer •When reporting to a military board •At an indoor ceremony •At sentry duty indoors

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5
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What is the origin of the Salute?

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The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade. This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and,in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.

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6
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Can you salute as a prisoner?

A

No

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7
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What is the proper process for reporting to an Officer indoors?

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When reporting to an officer in his office, the soldier removes his headgear,knocks, and enters when told to do so. He approaches within two steps of the officer’s desk, halts, salutes, and reports, “Sir (Ma’am), Private Jones reports.” The salute is held until the report is completed and the salute has been returned by the officer. When the business is completed, the soldier salutes, holds the salute until it has been returned, executes the appropriate facing movement, and departs. When reporting indoors under arms, the procedure is the same except that the headgear is not removed and the soldier renders the salute prescribed for the weapon with which he is armed.

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Enlisted members generally do not exchange salutes, what are some examples of when they would exchange salutes?

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When rendering reports in formation • When reporting to an enlisted president of a board

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9
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On what command would you salute while in formation?

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Individuals in formation do not salute or return salutes except at the command Present,ARMS.

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10
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Is the recipient of the Medal of Honor (Enlisted or Commissioned) entitled to a salute ?

A

Yes

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11
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Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?

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The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute

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12
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What should accompany therendering of the hand salute?

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an appropriate greeting such as,”Good Morning, Sir” or “Good Morning, Ma’am”.

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13
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When a President or Former President of the U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salute do they get?

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21 gun salute, both times

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14
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When lowering the flag (retreat) the flag is folded (cocked hat) and treated as a cased color. Do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag?

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No. Once the flag has been folded (cocked hat), it is treated as a cased Color and not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail. The flag will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect but not be rendered any sort of honors.

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15
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Who will set the time of sounding reveille and retreat?

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Installation Commanders

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16
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During the sounding of reveille, when is the flag hoisted?

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On the first note of reveille

17
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At the last not of retreat, what will happen?

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A gun will be fired (if available) on military installations, followed by the playing of the national anthem or sound of “To the Color” concurrent with the lowering of the flag. The flag will be lowered to ensure completion at the last note of the music. The same respect will be observed by all military personnel wheter the national anthem is played or “To the Color” is sounded.

18
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When foreign soldiers are invited by U.S. forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?

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They will be assigned a position of honor ahead of U.S. soldiers. As a special compliment, a small escort of honor composed of U.S. soldiers will precede the foreign soldiers.

19
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What is the official song of the U.S. Army?

A

“The Army Goes Rolling Along”

20
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When was “The Army Goes Rolling Along” dedicated by the Secretary of the Army?

A

Veterans Day, 11 November 1956, and officially announced on 12 December 1957.

21
Q

Druing the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?

A

They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.

22
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The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events?

A
  1. Reviews
  2. Parades
  3. Honor Guard Ceremonies
23
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What is is customary for all Officers of a unit, organization or installation to do on New Year’s Day?

A

Call upon the commanding Officer. The commander may designate a convenient hour and place fore receiveing such visits or omit the visit if desired. Commanders may exercise the option to have such visits take place on a day other than New Year’s Day if deemed more practical.

24
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What personnel are included in Full Military Funeral Honors?

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9-member team (6 pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain, and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler (if available)). The team serves as pallbearers and the firing party, folds and presents the American flag to the next of kin, and plays “Taps.” A member of the decedent’s parent military Service will present the flag.

25
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When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?

A

Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact.

26
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Who exits a military vehicle first?

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The senior person, then in ascending order

27
Q

What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?

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When under arms

28
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How long is the call “To the Color”?

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40 Seconds