Military Customs and Courtesies

Question 1

When meeting an Officer outdoors, at what distance do you salute?

Answer 1

Six steps

Question 2

Is an Officer required to return the salute of an Enlisted Soldier that salutes him or her?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

If you are in uniform and the National Anthem is played outdoors, what should you do?

Answer 3

Face the Flag or music, stand at attention and salute.

Question 4

When does the driver of a vehicle salute?

Answer 4

Only when the vehicle is at a halt and the engine is not running

Question 5

What is the proper way to answer a Military telephone?

Answer 5

State your Unit or Section, Rank and Name.

Question 6

When addressing an Officer, what term is used other than rank?

Answer 6

Ma’am or Sir

Question 7

When running with a cigarette in your mouth and you meet an Officer, what should you do?

Answer 7

Stop running, take the cigarette out of your mouth and salute.

Question 8

When you observe an Army vehicle approaching and you see it has a red tag with silver stars on it, what you should do?

Answer 8

Salute the vehicle / General Officer

Question 9

What is meant by Military Courtesy?

Answer 9

Military Courtesy is the Respect and Consideration shown to others.

Question 10

Under what condition is the privilege of giving and receiving a salute revoked?

Answer 10

When a prisoner.

Question 11

What is considered the most important of all Military Courtesies?

Answer 11

The hand Salute.

Question 12

Are Army personnel in uniform required to salute the Commander-in-Chief?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Who sets the time Reveille and Retreat are sounded on the installation?

Answer 13

The Installation Commander

Question 14

What music should immediately follow the ruffles and flourishes for the President?

Answer 14

The National Anthem or Hail to the Chief

Question 15

Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care, and display of the Organization Colors?

Answer 15

The Command Sergeant Major

Question 16

How long is “Reveille”?

Answer 16

20 seconds

Question 17

What Army Regulation governs information about Flags and Guidons?

Answer 17

AR 840-10

Question 18

When are you required to salute a Noncommissioned Officer?

Answer 18

When reporting to an NCO Board, reporting in formation, or turning over a formation.

Question 19

What is the official song of the United States Army?

Answer 19

The Army Goes Rolling Along

Question 20

What is the proper title of address to SGT, SSG, SFC, or MSG?

Answer 20

Sergeant

Question 21

When walking outdoors, where should the Junior ranking Soldier always walk in relation to a Senior?

Answer 21

Left side

Question 22

Who wrote the National Anthem?

Answer 22

Francis Scott Key

Question 23

What is the origin of the hand Salute?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

How does a Soldier report to a Commanding Officer?

Answer 24

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.