Customs and Courtesies Flashcards
Can you salute a prisoner?
No. They’ve lost the right to salute
When are salutes not rendered?
Civilian clothes
Working where saluting would interfere
Hand ls are full
In Theatres, Church, or public events
When do enlisted members exchange salutes?
When rendering reports in formation.
When reporting to an enlisted president of the board
What command is used to salute in formation?
Individuals only salute in formation with The command of PRESENT, arms
How many gun salutes does a president get when they arrive or leave an installation?
21 gun salute, both times
Do you salute a Medal of Honor recipient?
Yes
Where do you walk when walking with someone senior to you?
On the senior persons left
How far away do you salute an officer?
6 paces or within speaking distance.
Who salutes In group of soldiers not in formation?
The first person to see the officer calls the group to attention, then everyone salutes.
Who sets the time of reveille and retreat?
Installation commander
During reveille, when is the flag hoisted?
On the first note.
When foreign soldiers are invited by US Forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?
They will be assigned a position of honor ahead of the US Soldiers
What is the official song of the US Army?
The Army Goes Rolling Along
When was the Army Goes roiling Along dedicated?
Nov 11, 1956 announced Dec 12, 1957
The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events?
Reviews
Parades
Honor Guard ceremonies
Who exits a military vehicle first?
The senior person, then in ascending order
What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
When under arms.
When are you considered under arms?
When carrying a weapon in your hand, sling, or holster.
How long is to the color?
40 seconds
What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?
AR 600-25
When do you salute inside a building?
- When reporting to your commander
- When reporting to a pay officer
- When reporting to a enlisted president of a board
- At an indoor ceremony
- At sentry duty indoors
What is the origin of the Salute?
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.
What is the proper process for reporting to an Officer outdoors?
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.
At the last note of retreat, what will happen?
- A gun will be fired
2. “To The Color” will be played
During the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?
They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and in formation either with or without headgear?
- Present Arms
2. Order Arms upon completion
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?
- Parade Rest on the first note of Retreat
- Soldier in charge calls group to Attention
- Present Arms on the first note of To The Color
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?
- 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.
