600-25 Flashcards
What regulation covers Military Customs and Courtesy (Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy)?
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When is a salute not required to be rendered?
A salute is not required when indoors, in the ranks of a formation, and when a detail would make it inconvenient to do so
When will organizational colors be dipped in salute?
The colors will be saluted when the National Anthem is played, to the colors, or when rendering honors to an organization or individuals are being honored in a military ceremony
How must the National Flag be displayed on Memorial Day?
The Flag on Memorial Day will be hoisted to half until noon, and at noon, the flag will be raised to full-staff until retreat
What funeral honors are active duty and retired soldiers entitled to?
A fallen soldier is entitled to full military honors detail consisting of a 9-man detail
What courtesies should be performed on Independence Day?
The 50-gun salute should be rendered on Independence Day at noon
What is the highest salute that can be rendered?
The highest salute that can be honored is the 50-gun salute
What are the saluting stations designated to return salutes to returning vessels of war?
The 5 saluting stations are Ft. Hamilton, Ft. Lious. Ft. Monroe, and Ft. Ord
When entering a boat or vehicle, who enters first?
The first person to enter a vehicle is the Jr. ranking and the first to exit is the highest ranking
When would salute indoors?
You would salute indoors when reporting to the commander, in an indoor ceremony, or to the president of a board
Who is entitled to salutes?
Officers, Warrant Officers, and MOH recipients are entitled to salutes
When would enlisted exchange salutes?
Enlisted would exchange salutes when reporting in a formation or to the president of a board
When was “The Army Goes Rolling Along” established?
The Army Song was dedicated on November 11, 1956
How long is “To the Colors”
To the Colors is 40 seconds long
What is the origin of the salute?
Roman times, to show that you were unarmed when approaching an official.
