AR 600-25 Salute Honors and Courtesy Flashcards
What happens at the last note of retreat?
Canon
When are salutes not required?
Civilian attire. Routine work. Hands are full. In formation. Safety hazard. Public places such as theaters and churches.
What is the saluting process for reporting to an officer?
Knock loudly 3 times, move rapidly 3 steps in front of officer, salute, “SPC X reporting as ordered”, drop salute
What publication covers Customs and Courtesies?
AR 600-25
What does AR 600-25 cover?
Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy
When do enlisted soldiers salute each other?
Rendering reports in formation. Reporting to an enlisted president of a board.
Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
On their left
When do you salute inside a building?
When reporting to your commander. Reporting to a pay officer. Reporting to a military board. Indoor ceremony. Sentry duty indoors.
What is the official song of the Army?
The Army Goes Rolling Along
When is the flag hoisted?
At the first note of reveille
Who sets the time of sounding reveille and retreat?
Installation commanders
Do soldiers recite the Pledge of Allegiance at military ceremonies?
No
Can you salute as a prisoner?
No
What is the origin of the salute?
Roman times, to show that you were unarmed when approaching an official. Knights in armor lifting visors. Removing the hat in early American history.
Describe the US flag, and when was it adopted?
50 stars - states
13 stripes - red valor, white purity, blue justice.
July 4, 1960
