23A. Honored Traditions

Question 1

AF Song

Answer 1

Standards:
- Stand at attention
- Sing along

History:
- First recording 1939
- Named The US AF
- Composed by Robert Crawford

Question 2

AFI 35-114

Answer 2

Title: AF Branding & Trademark Licensing Program

Uses:
- proper use/display of AF symbol

Question 3

AF Symbol

Answer 3

3 Diamonds:
- represent each core value

1 Star with 5 Points:
- represents Reg AF/civ/Guard/Reserve/retirees
- symbolizes space
- rallying symbol
- represents officer corps

1 Sphere:
- represents globe
- obligation to secure global vigilance
- provide decisive air power worldwide
- challenge to respond rapidly to crisis

2 Wings with 6 Sections:
- air/space superiority
- global attack
- rapid global mobility
- precision engagement
- information superiority
- agile combat support

Angularity of Wings:
- emphasizes our swiftness/power
- bent up retains Air Corps heritage

Stylized Wings:
- represents stripes of our strength (enlisted Amn)

History:
- Designated official symbol on 5 May 2004

Question 4

AFI 33-326

Answer 4

Title:
- Preparing Official Communications

Uses:
- Outlines the authorized users and uses of the AF Seal and Coat of Arms

Question 5

AF Seal

Answer 5

Thunderbolt:
- yellow vertical twist
- crosses horizontal wings
- 3 natural color flames on each end
- shows striking power through the use of aerospace

White Clouds:
- behind eagle
- denotes the star of a new sky

Wreath:
- under eagle
- 6 alternating folds of metal
- white/light blue

American Bald Eagle
- symbolizes US airpower

Crest:
- Eagle/wreath/cloud form
- centered on the circular background

Encircling Band:
- white band/yellow edge
- black lettering
- DAF on top
- US of A on bottom

Roman Numerals:
- stands for year DAF was established (1947)

13 White Stars:
- represent original 13 colonies

Official AF Colors:
- ultramarine blue
- AF yellow

Question 6

Pledge of Allegiance

Answer 6

Military Personnel in Civilian Attire:
- stand at attention
- face the flag
- place right hand over heart
- recite the pledge

Military Personnel in Uniform:
- stand at attention
- face the flag
- NOT salute
- remain silent

Primarily Civilians:
- Uniformed members have the option to recite pledge

Customs:
- Pledge of Allegiance NOT typically recited at military events

Question 7

National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner)/To the Color

Answer 7

Customs:
- typically host nation plays foreign national anthem first (no law/regulation)

Civilians:
- stand at attention
- remove headdress/hold at left shoulder
- right hand over heart
- face the flag
- if no flag, face direction of music

Uniformed Military:
- if outdoors, render a salute

Vehicles on AF Installations:
- pull to side of road and stop
- sit quietly until last note

Question 8

Military Funeral Honors

Answer 8

Veterans:
- folding of US flag
- presentation of flat to family
- playing of Taps

Question 9

Base Honor Guard

Answer 9

Purpose:
- mandatory AF program
- emphasizes importance of military customs/courtesies, dress & appearance, drill, & ceremonies

Volunteers:
- typically AB to TSgt

Mission:
- employ/equip/train AF members
- provide military funeral honors

History:
- 1100th Air Police Sq first activated unit
- operated in National Capital Region, DC

Question 10

AFI 34-1201

Answer 10

Title:
- Military Protocol

Uses:
- source for detailed info on military customs/courtesies/decorum

Question 11

Military Protocol

Answer 11

• traditional precedence
• courtesy
• etiquette in matters of ceremony
• encompasses knowledge of service customs
• combines code of conduct with contemporary courtesy
• system of courtesy/respect
• internationally recognized
• set of rules for behavior in official life

Question 12

Customs & Courtesies

Answer 12

• emphasizes strong bond
• mutual respect for one another
• reflects the unique nature of our profession
• guides our behavior