Customs and Courtesies

Question 0

salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are what?

Answer 0

• in civilian attire
• engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere
• carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable.
• working as a member of a detail or engaged in sports functions
• in public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.
• in the ranks of a formation

Question 1

what army regulation covers salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?

Answer 1

ar 600-25

Question 2

when do you salute inside a building?

Answer 2

• when reporting to your commander
• when reporting to a pay officer
• when reporting to a military board
• at an indoor ceremony
• at sentry duty indoors

Question 3

what is the origin of the salute?

Answer 3

the origin of the hand salute is uncertain. 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.

Question 4

can you salute as a prisoner?

Answer 4

no, you have lost the right to salute

Question 5

what is the proper process for reporting to an officer indoors?

Answer 5

remove headgear, knock and enter when told to do so. approach within 2 steps of the desk, halt and salute and report “sir,(maim) private jones reports” the salute is held until salute is returned.

Question 6

what is the proper process for reporting to an officer outdoors?

Answer 6

the soldier moves rapidly toward officer, halts approximately 3 steps from officer, salutes and reports

Question 7

enlisted members generally do not exchange salutes, what are some examples of when they would exchange salutes?

Answer 7

• when rendering reports in formation

- when reporting to an enlisted president of a board

Question 8

on what command would you salute while in formation?

Answer 8

individuals in formation do not salute or return salute except at the command Present,ARMS

Question 9

is the recipient of the Medal of Honor entitled to a salute?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?

Answer 10

on the senior person’s left

Question 11

when meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?

Answer 11

approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact.

Question 12

who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?

Answer 12

the first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute

Question 13

when the president or former president of the U.S arrives and leaves army installation, how many gun salute do they get?

Answer 13

21 on both times

Question 14

when lowering the flag (retreat) the flag is folded (cocked hat) and treated as a cased color. do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag?

Answer 14

no. once the flag has been folded (cocked hat), it is treated as a cased color and not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail.

Question 15

who will set the time of sounding reveille and retreat?

Answer 15

installation commanders

Question 16

during the sounding of reveille, when is the flag hoisted?

Answer 16

on the first note of reveille

Question 17

at the last note of retreat what will happen?

Answer 17

a gun will be fired on military installations, followed by the playing of the national anthem or sound of the “to the color”

Question 18

when foreign soldiers are invited by U.S forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?

Answer 18

they will be assigned a position of honor ahead of U.S soldiers. as as a small escort of honor composed of U.S soldiers will precede the foreign soldiers.

Question 19

what is the official song of the U.S Army?

Answer 19

the army goes rolling along

Question 20

when was “the army goes rolling along” dedicated by the secretary of the army?

Answer 20

Veterans Day, 11 November 1956, and officially announced on 12 December 1957.

Question 21

during the playing of the army song, how will individuals stand?

Answer 21

they will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the army song when played

Question 22

the army song is always played at the conclusion of what events?

Answer 22

reviews
parades
honor guard ceremonies

Question 23

what is the customary for all officers of a unit, organization or installation to do what on New Year’s Day?

Answer 23

call upon the commanding officer on New Year’s Day. the commander may designate a convenient hour and place for receiving such visits or omit the visit if desired.

Question 24

what personnel are included in full military funeral honors?

Answer 24

9-memberteam (6 pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler. they also fold and present the american flag to the next of kin, and plays “taps”

Question 25

where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?

Answer 25

on the senior person’s left

Question 26

who exits a military vehicle first?

Answer 26

the senior person, then in ascending order

Question 27

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

Answer 27

when under arms

Question 28

when are you considered to be under arms?

Answer 28

when you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster

Question 29

how long is the call “to the color”

Answer 29

40 seconds

Question 30

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

Answer 30

execute “present arms” at the command of officer or NCO in charge. execute “order arms” at the command of officer or NCO in charge

Question 31

what are the courtesies rendered by individuals during reveille if they are in uniform and not in formation either with or without headgear?

Answer 31

at the first note of music, face flag and render hand salute (if flag is not in view, face direction of music) end salute on last note of music

Question 32

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 32

1. at the first note of retreat, execute “parade rest” at the command of the officer or NCO in charge. remain at parade rest until give “attention” by officer or NCO
2. at the first note of “to the color, execute “present arms” at the command of officer or NCO in charge. execute “order arms” at the command of officer or NCO in charge.