AR 600-25

Question 1

What does AR 600-25 cover?

Answer 1

Military Customs and Courtesies, “Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy”

Question 2

What are the six situation in which Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

When will organizational colors be dipped in salute?

Answer 3

in all military ceremonies while the national anthem of the United States, “To the Colors,” or a foreign national anthem is being played, and when rendering honors to organizations and individuals for which the military ceremony is being conducted

Question 4

When will a Salute with Cannon NOT be Fired?

Answer 4

between retreat and reveille, on Sundays, or on national holidays (excluding Memorial Day and Independence Day) unless, at the discretion of the commander directing the honors, international courtesy, or the occasion requires an exception.

Question 5

What does the Salute to the Union Consist of?

Answer 5

1 Gun for each state

Question 6

How must the National Flag be displayed on Memorial Day?

Answer 6

At half staff from reveille until noon at all Army installations then Immediately before noon, the band, if one is available, will play an appropriate musical selection, and at 1200 hours the national salute (21 guns) will be fired at all installations

Question 7

What courtesy must be performed on Independence Day?

Answer 7

In commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, a salute to the Union (50 guns) will be fired at 1200 hours on Independence Day at all Army installations

Question 8

What will Soldiers do at official functions, social events, and sporting events when the Pledge of Allegiance is Recited?

Answer 8

1. When in uniform, outdoors, stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag, and render the hand salute.
2. When in uniform, indoors, stand at attention, remain silent, and face the flag.
3. When in civilian attire, stand at attention, face the flag with the right hand over the heart and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Headgear should be removed with the right hand and held over the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.

Question 9

Who has lost the right to funeral honors?

Answer 9

1. A Dishonorable Discharge.
2. A Bad Conduct Discharge.
3. A Dismissal from the Service awarded by court–martial.
4. An Under other than Honorable Conditions Discharge.
5. An Officer Resignation in lieu of court–martial, which results in a discharge characterization of Under other than Honorable Conditions