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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Which chapter of US code pertains to the seal

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Chapter 2

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Which title of the US code pertains to the flag

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Chapter 1

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2
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Which chapter of US code pertains to the seat of the government

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Chapter 3

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3
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Which chapter in the US code pertains to the states

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Chapter 4

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4
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AFI 34–1201

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Guide to protocol air force specific flag customs and courtesies

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5
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Lightweight nylon bunting, 8 feet 11and 3/8” x 17’ displayed only in Fairweather from an installation Flagstaff

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Installation flag

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Lightweight nylon bunting material, 5’ x 9’ 6 inches use the size as an alternate for the installation flag during inclement weather

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All weather/storm flag

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Rayon bunting material, 3’ x 4’ can be used for outdoor display was friendly for nation, often presented at retirement

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All-purpose flag

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Rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4’4” by 5’6” trimmed on three edges with wide yellow Fringe

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Ceremonial flag

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Rayon or synthetic substitute material, 3’ x 4’ trimmed on three edges with 2 inch wide fringe

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Organizational flag

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5’ x 9’ 6 inches and draped over coffin

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Interment flag

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Maybe 3’ x 4’ or 3’ x 5’

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Retirement flag

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12
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12” x 18” flag trend on three sides by 1 inch yellow fringe

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President and vice president auto flag

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18” x 26” trimmed on three sides by 1” yellow fringe

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Flag for Government automobiles authorized

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6” x 9” flag without fringe

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Government automobiles of general officers and members of senior executive service

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15
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Which flags are never at half staff

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Flags carried by Airmen

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16
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NATO member country flags are displayed in which alphabetical order

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French

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17
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The flag displayed over the middle of the street it should be suspended vertically with the union to which direction on East to west street

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North

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18
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Flag displayed over the middle of the street should be suspended vertically with the union facing which direction on the north to south street

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East

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19
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On a closed casket place the flag lengthwise with the union where

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At the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased

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20
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When a full couch casket is open remove the flag fold and place where

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In the lid the head end the casket and just above the decedents left shoulder

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21
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When placed on a vehicle which direction does the Union face

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Forward

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22
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When will a foreign national flag be dipped

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Never

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23
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When should the union the flag be displayed down

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In instances of extreme danger to life or property

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24
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How should I bunting of blue white and red always be arranged

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With blue on top white in the middle and red below

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25
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When should the flag be used to cover ceiling

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Never

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26
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When can any other flag or pennant be placed above or the same level to the right of the flag United States

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Never unless during a chaplain service on the navy vessel

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27
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When is the flag flown at half staff

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Memorial Day, peace officers day, patriots’ Day, Pearl Harbor remembrance Day, fallen firefighters day, the death of an individual, or when directed by the Pres. Or Secretary of Defense

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28
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Which flags are not flown half staff when the United States flag is

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Foreign national flags

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29
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How do you obtain a flag flown over the capital

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Contact your senator or representative

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30
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What color is the circular background of the Air Force seal

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Ultramarine blue and the trim is yellow

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31
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What does the 13 white stars of the Air Force seal represent

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The 13 colonies

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32
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What do the Air Force yellow Roman numerals under the shield stand for

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1947 the year the Air Force was established

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33
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What is written in the band encircling the seal that is yellow with black lettering

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Department of the Air Force on the top and United States of America on the bottom

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34
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Centered on the circular background is the Airfone force coat of arms made up of what

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The crest and shield

35
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What is the crest on the seal Consist of

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Eagle wreath and cloud

36
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What does the American bald eagle symbolize on the crest

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United States and it’s airpower

37
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The wreath under the eagle is made up of six what

A

Alternating folds of metal

38
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The white clouds behind the Eagles show what

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Start of a new sky

39
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What does the horizontal nebular line through the shield represent

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Clouds

40
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What is in the top part of the shield

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Thunderbolt and flames representing striking power of air and space

41
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How many flames and lightning bolts are around the lightning in the shield

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Three flames and eight bolts

42
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Title 18, USC section 506

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Protect the Air Force seal from unauthorized use

43
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AFMAN 33–326

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Describes authorized uses of the seal or any part thereof

44
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What are the two main parts of the Air Force symbol

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The upper half being the stylized wings and the lower half which consist of a spear a star and three diamonds

45
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What do the stylized wings in the upper half of the symbol represent

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Enlisted men and women of the air force

46
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Why are the wings in the symbol drawn with great angularity

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To emphasize our swiftness and power

47
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The wings on the symbol are divided into six segments to represent which distinctive capabilities

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Air and space superiority, global attacks, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, info superiority, and agile combat support

48
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What does the sphere within the star represent

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The globe

49
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What is the meaning of the five points of the star and Air Force symbol

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Active-duty, civilians, guard, reserves, and retirees

50
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What two things does the star represent

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Space of the Highground and the officer corps

51
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What do the three diamonds represent

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Our three core values

52
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When an officer approaches a group who calls the group to attn and who salutes?

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First individual to notice the officer, and all salute

53
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When should you salute in civi’s

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If it is the pres. And all are encouraged when otherwise appropriate

54
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When should one salute at a funeral

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When in uniform, when the hearse and casket passes, and during firing of volleys and playing of taps

55
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Who enters the vehicle first and sits on the left?

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Junior members

56
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Who is the last to enter and first to leave a vehicle or small boat?

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The highest ranking.

57
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Flag detail for all purpose

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NCO and three airmen

58
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What should the flag detail consist of for an installation flag

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And in NCP and five Airmen

59
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If the flags at half staff the detail briskly raises The flag while retreat is sounded at what time do they lower the flag

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On the first note of the national anthem to the colors

60
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Where must the reenlisting and officer be during administering of the enlistment oath

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Collocated

61
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AFI 36–3203

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For planning a retirement ceremony

62
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What is the only difference between a dining in and dining out

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Nonmilitary spouses and civilians may attend dining out

63
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Who started dining ins

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Gen. Henry H “Hap” Arnold

64
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What must military members attending dining in or dining outs wear

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Mess dress or semi formal

65
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Induction into the order of the sword is reserved for who

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Those who have provided outstanding leadership and support to enlisted people

66
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What is the distance of the standard marching step

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24”

67
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What is the standard marching cadence

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100 to 120 steps per minute

68
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AFMAN 36-2203

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Drill and ceremonies

69
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When is a supplementary command given

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When one portion of the unit must perform a different movement from the rest

70
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Examples of a supplementary command would be

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Continue the march, or stand fast

71
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When are informational commands given

A

Directs others to give commands

72
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Examples of informational commands include

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Prepare for inspection, and dismiss the squadron

73
Q

What is permitted at rest that is not permitted at ease

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Speaking

74
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The US Flag must be flown at half-staff to indicate mourning for a time set by the

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President or SECDEF

75
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The US Flag may Never be dipped to any

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Person or thing

76
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The american flag may not be used for

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Advertisement

77
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When a US flag is flat on a speakers platform the flag should be displayed

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Above and behind the speaker with the union to the speakers right

78
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When practical, the flag security detail will consist of

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1 NCO
And
2 Airmen

79
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The US flag is always raised and lowered on the ______ side of the flagstaff

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Leeward

80
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When the US flag is completely folded i the triangular shape of a cocked hat, the blue field exposes _____ stars

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4

81
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At a military Dining-In spouses, non-military friends, or civilians may

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Not attend

82
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The recognition programs senior NCO’s should become familiar with are retirement ceremonies, order of the sword, and

A

Top-3 induction

83
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A DV may be defined as any government official with rank equivalent to a

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Brigadier General or higher

84
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When assisting DV’s, it is customary to leave ___ hours between the end of the day activities and the start of evening functions

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2

85
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Preparations required for the Order of the Sword ceremony are similar to this of the

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Dining-in

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