Military Customs and Courtesies Flashcards
When meeting an Officer outdoors, at what distance do you salute?
Six steps
Is an Officer required to return the salute of an Enlisted Soldier that salutes him or her?
Yes
If you are in uniform and the National Anthem is played outdoors, what should you do?
Face the Flag or music, stand at attention and salute.
When does the driver of a vehicle salute?
Only when the vehicle is at a halt and the engine is not running
What is the proper way to answer a Military telephone?
State your Unit or Section, Rank and Name.
When addressing an Officer, what term is used other than rank?
Ma’am or Sir
When running with a cigarette in your mouth and you meet an Officer, what should you do?
Stop running, take the cigarette out of your mouth and salute.
When you observe an Army vehicle approaching and you see it has a red tag with silver stars on it, what you should do?
Salute the vehicle / General Officer
What is meant by Military Courtesy?
Military Courtesy is the Respect and Consideration shown to others.
Under what condition is the privilege of giving and receiving a salute revoked?
When a prisoner.
What is considered the most important of all Military Courtesies?
The hand Salute.
Are Army personnel in uniform required to salute the Commander-in-Chief?
Yes
Who sets the time Reveille and Retreat are sounded on the installation?
The Installation Commander
What music should immediately follow the ruffles and flourishes for the President?
The National Anthem or Hail to the Chief
Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care, and display of the Organization Colors?
The Command Sergeant Major
How long is “Reveille”?
20 seconds
What Army Regulation governs information about Flags and Guidons?
AR 840-10
When are you required to salute a Noncommissioned Officer?
When reporting to an NCO Board, reporting in formation, or turning over a formation.
What is the official song of the United States Army?
The Army Goes Rolling Along
What is the proper title of address to SGT, SSG, SFC, or MSG?
Sergeant
When walking outdoors, where should the Junior ranking Soldier always walk in relation to a Senior?
Left side
Who wrote the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What is the origin of the hand Salute?
In early Roman History, persons meeting would raise their hand in the air, palm forward, to show they held no weapons and were friendly. It has evolved into the present-day Salute.
How does a Soldier report to a Commanding Officer?
Knock, enter when told to do so, and halt two paces in front of the person you are reporting too. You then salute and say, “Rank and Name reports as ordered”. Hold the salute as long as you are giving your report or until the salute is returned.
