Customs and Courtesies

Question 0

Can you salute a prisoner?

Answer 0

No. They’ve lost the right to salute

Question 1

When are salutes not rendered?

Answer 1

Civilian clothes
Working where saluting would interfere
Hand ls are full
In Theatres, Church, or public events

Question 2

When do enlisted members exchange salutes?

Answer 2

When rendering reports in formation.

When reporting to an enlisted president of the board

Question 3

What command is used to salute in formation?

Answer 3

Individuals only salute in formation with The command of PRESENT, arms

Question 4

How many gun salutes does a president get when they arrive or leave an installation?

Answer 4

21 gun salute, both times

Question 5

Do you salute a Medal of Honor recipient?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Where do you walk when walking with someone senior to you?

Answer 6

On the senior persons left

Question 7

How far away do you salute an officer?

Answer 7

6 paces or within speaking distance.

Question 8

Who salutes In group of soldiers not in formation?

Answer 8

The first person to see the officer calls the group to attention, then everyone salutes.

Question 9

Who sets the time of reveille and retreat?

Answer 9

Installation commander

Question 10

During reveille, when is the flag hoisted?

Answer 10

On the first note.

Question 11

When foreign soldiers are invited by US Forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?

Answer 11

They will be assigned a position of honor ahead of the US Soldiers

Question 12

What is the official song of the US Army?

Answer 12

The Army Goes Rolling Along

Question 13

When was the Army Goes roiling Along dedicated?

Answer 13

Nov 11, 1956 announced Dec 12, 1957

Question 14

The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events?

Answer 14

Reviews
Parades
Honor Guard ceremonies

Question 15

Who exits a military vehicle first?

Answer 15

The senior person, then in ascending order

Question 16

What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?

Answer 16

When under arms.

Question 17

When are you considered under arms?

Answer 17

When carrying a weapon in your hand, sling, or holster.

Question 19

How long is to the color?

Answer 19

40 seconds

Question 20

What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?

Answer 20

AR 600-25

Question 21

When do you salute inside a building?

Answer 21

1. When reporting to your commander
2. When reporting to a pay officer
3. When reporting to a enlisted president of a board
4. At an indoor ceremony
5. At sentry duty indoors

Question 22

What is the origin of the Salute?

Answer 22

Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade.

Question 23

What is the proper process for reporting to an Officer outdoors?

Answer 23

When reporting outdoors, the soldier moves rapidly toward the officer, halts approximately three steps from the officer, salutes, and reports (as when indoors). When the soldier is dismissed by the officer, salutes are again exchanged. If underarms, the soldier carries the weapon in the manner prescribed for saluting.

Question 24

At the last note of retreat, what will happen?

Answer 24

1. A gun will be fired

2. “To The Color” will be played

Question 25

During the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?

Answer 25

They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.

Question 26

What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and in formation either with or without headgear?

Answer 26

1. Present Arms

2. Order Arms upon completion

Question 27

What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and in formation either with or without headgear?

Answer 27

1. Parade Rest on the first note of Retreat
2. Soldier in charge calls group to Attention
3. Present Arms on the first note of To The Color

Question 28

What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and not in formation either with or without headgear?

Answer 28

1. At first note of Retreat stand at attention.

2. If outdoors, render hand salute on first note of To The Color. If indoors, stay at attention.