SALUTES, HONNORS, AND VISITS OF COURTESY Flashcards
What Army regulation covers Salutes, Honors, and visits of Courtesy?
AR 600-25
Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both
are what
In civilian attire
Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere
Carry article in both hands so occupied as to make saluting impractical
Working as a member of a detail or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would
present a safety hazard
In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances
In the ranks of a formation
When do you salute inside a building?
When reporting to your commander
When reporting to a pay officer
When reporting to a military board
At an indoor ceremony
At a sentry duty indoors
Can you salute as a prisoner?
No, you have lost the right to salut
Enlisted members do not generally exchange salutes; what are some examples of when they
would exchange salutes?
When rendering reports, in formation
When reporting to an enlisted president of the board
When the enlisted member is a Medal of Honor recipient
On what command would you salute while in formation?
Present, Arms
Is the recipient of the Medal of Honor entitled to a salute?
Yes
Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
On the senior person’s left
When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand
salute?
Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance
when making eye contact.
Who salutes in a group of Soldiers not in formation?
The first person to recognize the officer calls the group to attention and everyone should salute
Who exits the 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
What is the definition of Military Courtesy
The respect and consideration shown by military personnel to others
What is the definition of Customs?
Commonly practiced or observed events that have become tradition and are unwritten
common law
