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Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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_____ signals the start of the official duty day

A

Reveille

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2
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Where and when does the reveille take place

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Near the base flagstaff after sunrise

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3
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How and when is reveille in the unit area held

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It is normally held with the formation of squadron in line and used when a reveille ceremony is not held at the base flagstaff

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4
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What commands are used during the reveille ceremony

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Parade Rest, Sound Reveille, Squadron Attention, Present Arms and Order Arms

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5
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When practical who makes up the flag security detail for raising the flag

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One NCO and two Airmen to hoist the flag

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6
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The flag is raised and lowered from the ____ side of the flagstaff

A

Leeward

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7
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What two fold purpose does the retreat ceremony serve

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To signal the end of the official duty day and to pay respect to the US falg

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8
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Where does a retreat ceremony take place

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In the squadron area, base parade ground or near the bas flagstaff

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9
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What factors determine whether units are formed in line or massed for retreat ceremony at the flagstaff

A

The size and number of units and the available space

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10
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Before the band or recorded music starts to play retreat who orders Sound Retreat

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The commander

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11
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How is the flag lowered while the band plays the national anthem or a bugler plays to the colors

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Slowly and with dignity by the junior members of the flag security detail

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12
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Which member of the flag security detail remains at attention while the flag is folded

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The senior member

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13
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The flag is folded in the triangular shape of a cocked hat, What part should be visible

A

Only the blue field

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14
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When practical who lowers the all purpose flag

A

One nco and three airmen

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15
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When practical who lowers the installation flag

A

One nco and five airmen

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16
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How is the lowering of the flag coordinated with the music

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They should end at the same time

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17
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How do you lower a flag flown at half staff

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Briskly hoist it to the staff head as retreat sounds, then lower on the first note of the national anthem or to the colors

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18
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How is the pledge of allegiance to the flag rendered when not in uniform

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Stand at attention and face the flag. Remove any nonreligious headdress with your right hand and hold it at your left shoulder with your hand over your heart

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19
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How is the plebe of allegiance to the flag rendered when outdoors and in uniform

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Stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag and reader the military salute

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20
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How is the pledge of allegiance to the flag rendered when indoors in uniform in formation and wearing proper headdress

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Stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag and render the military salute

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21
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How is the pledge of allegiance to the flag rendered when indoors and not wearing appropriate headdress

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Stand at attention, remain silent and face the flag

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22
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Military member in uniform do not recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag T/F

A

True

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23
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specified meaning is assigned to the folds of the flag T/F

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False

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24
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The AF developed a script that provides a historical perspective on the flag. must this script be read at AF ceremonies where the flag is folded

A

No

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25
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What does the color red on the US flag symbolize

A

Hardiness and valor

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26
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What does the color white on the US flag symbolize

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Purity and innocence

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27
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What does the color blue on the US flag symbolize

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Vigilance, perseverance and justice

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28
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Who decides how formally an award ceremony is conducted, based on the significance of the award

A

Commanders or other officials

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29
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What ceremony recognizes meritorious service, outstanding achievement or heroism

A

The decoration ceremony

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30
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When should a decoration ceremony be conducted

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At the earliest possible date after approval of the decoration

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31
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Decoration ceremony participants and attendees should wear the uniform specified by the host. If in doubt, it is best to wear the ____

A

Service Dress

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32
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How do decoration ceremonies normally begin

A

By announcing Attention to orders

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33
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Many of the guidelines for promotion ceremonies are the same as for _____ ceremonies

A

Decoration

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34
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When is it customary to hold a promotion ceremony

A

On the last duty day prior to the promotion

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35
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Can a base hold a base wide ceremony for all promotes

A

Yes

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36
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What are some ways to add decorum to the promotion ceremony

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The national anthem, reaffirmation of the oath of enlistment and the AF song

37
Q

The reenlistment ceremony can be celebratory with special gimmick and publicity stunts T/F

A

False

38
Q

Why should immediate family members receive an invitation to reenlistment ceremonies

A

To reinforce the family renewed commitment to the AF

39
Q

Who may perform the reenlistment ceremony

A

The airman may request any commissioned officer of the US armed forces

40
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What must forma a backdrop for the participants a reenlistment ceremony

A

The US flag

41
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What is the core of the reenlistment ceremony

A

The oath of enlistment recited by the officer and repeated by the reenliste

42
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Why are retirement ceremonies important

A

To give a tangible expression of appreciation for contributions to the AF and its mission and assurance that the retiree is still part of the AF family

43
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What publication should you consult for details about retirement ceremonies

A

AFI 36-3202

44
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Who normally conducts the retirement ceremony

A

A general officer

45
Q

Along with any awards, decorations, honors, and letters of appreciation what four items are presented to retirees

A
  1. A certificate of retirement
  2. A US flag
  3. an AF retired lapel button
  4. Certificate of appreciation for Service in the Armed Forces of the US
46
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Why is it customary to present the retiring members spouse with a certificate of appreciation during a retirement ceremony

A

To acknowledge their support and sacrifices made during the members career

47
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How does the commander proceed when a retiring member doesn’t want a formal retirement ceremony or for any reason cant be present for duty on the retirement date

A

The commander personally presents all decorations and any awards or honors to the member at another time

48
Q

AFPAM ____ guide to protocol, outlines the an approved sequence of events for indoor retirement ceremonies

A

AFPAM 34-1202

49
Q

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

A

Nonmilitary spouses, friends and civilians may not attend the dinning IN

50
Q

Where did the Present dining in format originate

A

In the Air Corps where General HAP Arnold held his famous wingdings

51
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What is appropriate attire for the dining IN and OUT

A

AF mess dress or the semiformal uniform

52
Q

What ceremony is a formal evening banquet to honor an inductee as a Leader among Leaders and an Airman among Airmen

A

The order of the Sword induction ceremony

53
Q

______ consists of certain movements by which the flight or squadron is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or form one place to another

A

Drill

54
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How are AF organization divided for drill purposes

A

Into elements, flights, squadrons, groups and wings

55
Q

Ceremonies are an extension of drill activity T/F

A

True

56
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Name the four types of commands in drill

A
  1. Drill
  2. Supplementary
  3. Informational
  4. Mass
57
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Name the two parts of a drill command

A

The prepatory command and the command of execution

58
Q

In the command Flight Halt the Word Flight is the prepatory command,. What else does it designate

A

The unit

59
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The command of _____ follows the prepatory command

A

Execution

60
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When are supplementary commands given

A

When one unit of the element must execute a different movement from other units or the same movement at a different time

61
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Give an example of a supplementary command

A

Continue the March or Stand fast

62
Q

What type of command directs others to give commands and has no prepatory command or command of execution

A

An informational command

63
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What type of command helps develop confidence self reliance, assertiveness and enthusiasm by making the member recall, give and execute the proper commands

A

A mass command

64
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Mass commands are given in ____ by everyone in the element

A

Unison

65
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When giving commands in drill, good military ___is essential

A

Bearing

66
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In what position is the commander when giving commands in drill

A

Attention

67
Q

To assume the position of attention, bring your heels together evenly and point your feet out equally to form a ____ degree angle

A

45 Degree

68
Q

You should not lock your knees while at attention

A

True

69
Q

What are the four positions of rest in drill

A
  1. Parade Rest
  2. At Ease
  3. Rest
  4. Fall out
70
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What command is given to resume the position of attention from any of the rest positions

A

Flight Attention

71
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How far apart should your heels be in parade rest position

A

12 inches apart

72
Q

To assume the position of _____ keep your right foot in place and remain silent

A

At ease

73
Q

How does the rest position differ from at ease

A

Moderate speech is permitted at the rest position

74
Q

You may leave the immediate area when you execute FALL out T/F

A

False

75
Q

What does the first phase of drill involve and the second

A

First phase - Teaching basic movement, facing and positions

Second phase - Merging individuals as a flight to learn base formations and marching

76
Q

What is the most practical drill group

A

A Flight Formation

77
Q

A flight forms in at least two but not more than ____ elements for drill

A

Four

78
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On which drill command does a flight form a line formation

A

Fall in

79
Q

Who usually forms and dismisses the flight formation in drill

A

The Flight Sergeant

80
Q

What commands are used when forming the flight in drill

A

Fall in Dress right dress and Ready Front

81
Q

In a flight formation who verifies the alignment of each rank

A

The flight commander

82
Q

When is the command Open ranks March given to a formation

A

When in line at normal interval

83
Q

What does the first rank in a flight formation do upon command open ranks march

A

Take three paces forward

84
Q

How many forward paces do the second and their take for open ranks

A

The second takes two paces and the third takes one

85
Q

What does the fourth rank do in a flight formation upon command open ranks

A

Stand fast and automatically executes dress right dress

86
Q

Who inspect the flight

A

The inspector and commander

87
Q

in close ranks march what do all the ranks so

A

First stands fast, second takes one pace forward and halt and third and fourth take two and three respectively and halt to attention

88
Q

______ is a cod of traditional precedence, courtesy and etiquette in maters of military, diplomatic, official and celebratory ceremonies

A

Protocol

PDG 2017 E-8-2s (19 decks)

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