Salute And ranks Flashcards
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When should you begin your salute?
At least six, but not more than 30 paces away
This ensures proper timing for the salute.
What should you do while saluting?
Hold your salute until it is returned or acknowledged
This shows respect and patience.
What should accompany the salute?
An appropriate greeting
This adds a verbal element to the salute.
What should you do when saluting?
Look squarely at the person or colors being saluted
This demonstrates focus and respect.
When should you render a salute?
Render the salute only once if a senior remains in the immediate vicinity.
What should you do if a conversation takes place after a senior leaves?
Render the salute again when you depart.
Is it permissible to interrupt a conversation to salute another senior?
No, do not interrupt the conversation to salute another senior unless the officer you are speaking to salutes a senior.
How should a group salute if they are not in formation?
The first person to notice an officer approaching calls the group to attention and salutes for the group, or the entire group salutes individually.
What should a senior person do if the group is in formation?
The senior person calls the formation to attention and salutes for the group.
What is the procedure for saluting when passing an officer going in the same direction?
Come abreast of the officer, salute, and say, ‘By your leave, sir (ma’am).’ The officer returns the salute and says, ‘Carry on’ or ‘Granted.’
Who should you salute?
Salute officers, regular and reserve, of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and foreign military and naval officers whose governments are formally recognized by the U.S. Government.
When should you NOT salute?
Do not salute when:
* At work indoors (except when under arms)
* A prisoner or guarding prisoners
* Under battle conditions
* In ranks, at games, or part of a working detail
* At crowded gatherings, in public conveyances, or in congested areas, unless addressing or being directly addressed by a senior
* When it would physically interfere with your performance of an assigned duty or create a hazard
* While your blouse or coat is unbuttoned
* With a smoking device in your hand.
What is the highest rank/paygrade in the military?
General (Gen)
General is the highest rank in the military hierarchy.
What is the paygrade for a Lieutenant General?
O-9
O-9 is the paygrade associated with the rank of Lieutenant General.
What does the abbreviation ‘MGen’ stand for?
Major General
MGen is a common abbreviation for Major General.
Fill in the blank: The rank below Major General is _______.
Brigadier General (BGen)
Brigadier General is the rank that comes before Major General.
What is the paygrade for Colonel?
O-6
O-6 is the paygrade associated with the rank of Colonel.
What rank is abbreviated as ‘LtCol’?
Lieutenant Colonel
LtCol is the abbreviation for Lieutenant Colonel.
What is the paygrade for a Major?
O-4
O-4 is the paygrade assigned to the rank of Major.
Which rank comes after Captain?
First Lieutenant (1st Lt)
First Lieutenant is the rank that follows Captain.
What is the rank of ‘2nd Lt’?
Second Lieutenant
2nd Lt is the abbreviation for Second Lieutenant.
What is the highest Warrant Officer rank?
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-5)
CWO-5 represents the highest rank within the Warrant Officer category.
What is the rank designation for Chief Warrant Officer 4?
CWO-4
Chief Warrant Officer 4 is a senior rank in the Warrant Officer category.
What is the rank designation for Chief Warrant Officer 3?
CWO-3
Chief Warrant Officer 3 is a mid-level rank in the Warrant Officer category.
