Chapter 25 Flashcards
In general, the escort receives the body at one of the following places:
a. The designated place and conducts it to the place of services and then to the grave. b. The chapel before, and conducts it to the grave after the services. c. The cemetery gates and conducts it to the grave. d. The grave.
How is the casket carried?
The casket is always carried foot first, except in the case of a clergyman whose casket is carried into and out of the church or chapel head first.
How are the National colors draped over the casket.
When the national colors is draped on the casket, it shall be placed so the stars are at the head of the casket over the left shoulder of the deceased.
Who will give the necessary cautionary commands?
The senior pallbearer will give necessary cautionary commands to the others in a low voice. All salute at the command “Present, ARMS” when given by the escort commander.
Where will the personal flag of a deceased general or flag officer be carried
The personal flag of a deceased general or flag officer will be carried immediately in front of the hearse or caisson. If he was a unit commander or ship’s captain, the command or commission pennant will also be carried.
When does the band stop playing the hymn?
When the band is playing a hymn and it becomes necessary to stop, it continues until the next stanza ends.
How are cremated remains carried and followed by the flag detail?
one enlisted man will be detailed to carry the receptacle. Four enlisted men
will be detailed as flag bearers.
When will the rites begin, before or after the military ceremony?
After it includes the firing of three volleys and “Taps,” these features of the military ceremony, can these be postponed?
Are weapons allowed in the chapel?
No
When does the band render honors?
At the command of execution for present arms by the escort commander, the band will render musical honors if the deceased is entitled to such honors. Following this, they play appropriate music; stopping at the next stanza ending after order arms has
been ordered.
Where is the band formed?
The band is formed on the flank toward which the escort is to march.
How many volleys are fired?
3 at 5 second intervals
What is the order of the procession?
a. Escort commander.
b. Band or bugler.
c. Escort in suitable formation.
d. Clergy.
e. Pallbearers if riding.
f. Personal flag if rated.
g. Casket. If pallbearers are not riding, they form on either side of the
hearse or caisson as described in paragraph 25002.5b. If the pallbearers ride, the
body bearers take the place of the pallbearers.
h. Body bearers in column of twos behind the hearse or caisson.
i. Family of the deceased.
j. Enlisted men.
k. Officers from the ship or organization of the deceased, in inverse order of rank.
l. Other officers in inverse order of rank.
m. Foreign officers.
n. Distinguished persons.
o. Delegations.
p. Societies.
q. Citizens.
How does the procession march?
The procession marches in slow time to solemn music.
Where does the band form at the grave?
The band forms in line with and on the right of the escort.
At a memorial service, what are the number of personnel available for a officer or an enlisted man?
21 officer, 8 enlisted.
