Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies

Question 1

When mounted on a vehicle, what is the national flag called?

Answer 1

national standard or just standard

Question 2

At what times is the national ensign hoisted and lowered

Answer 2

0800 and sunset

Question 3

What does the ensign hoisting and lowering detail consist of?

Answer 3

a noncommissioned officer and 2 enlisted members of the guard

Question 4

How does one half-mast the ensign?

Answer 4

First hoist the ensign to the peak, then lower it to half-mast position

Question 5

What does a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard consist of?

Answer 5

8 members: 
3 Army
2 Marine
1 Navy
1 AF
1 Coast Guard
Left to Right as follows:
Left Rfleman (Marine)
Coast Guard Colors
AF Colors
Navy Colors
Marine Corps Colors
Army Colors
National Colors (Army)
Right Rifleman (Marine)

Question 6

What does a full honor guard usually consist of?

Answer 6

At least 2 platoons of riflemen, a band and colors

Question 7

If sufficient personnel are not available to meet the full honor guard requirement, what is the minimum requirement for a full honor guard?

Answer 7

Not less than one platoon of riflemen

Question 8

For a person who merits the guard of the day, what should the guard consist of?

Answer 8

One platoon of riflemen

Question 9

Which elements required in honors afloat are omitted in honors ashore?

Answer 9

1. manning the rail
2. Piping alongside or over the side
3. Sideboys

Question 10

What are the honors for official visits of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Answer 10

Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
General OR Admiral's March
Full guard
8 sideboys

Question 11

What are the honors for official visits of the Chief of Staff, US Army?

Answer 11

Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
Generals March
Full Guard 
8 sideboys

Question 12

What are the honors for official visits of the Chief of Naval Operations?

Answer 12

Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
Admirals March
Full Guard 
8 Sideboys

Question 13

What music is played at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to march the escorts into position?

Answer 13

Semper Fi

Question 14

What music is played at the Marine Corps Birthday ball when the cake is brought out?

Answer 14

Marines Hymn (slow version)

Question 15

What music is played at the Marine Corps birthday ball when the cake is cut?

Answer 15

Auld Lang Syne

Question 16

Who eats the first slice of cake at the Marine Corps birthday ball?

Answer 16

The guest of honor

Question 17

Who eats the second slice of cake at the Marine corps birthday ball?

Answer 17

The oldest AND youngest Marine present

Question 18

When the national colors are draped over the casket at a military funeral, how are they oriented?

Answer 18

So the stars are at the head of the casket over the left shoulder of the deceased.

Question 19

Which direction is the casket carried at a military funeral?

Answer 19

Foot first, except in the case of clergymen, who are carried into and out of the chapel head first.