Section 23A--Honored Traditions

Question 1

What are proven traditions, deep-rooted in culture that reflect pride in military service to our Nation?

Answer 1

Military customs and courtesies

Question 2

What has evolved from the need for order and discipline, to generating an environment of respect and sense of fraternity that exists among military personnel?

Answer 2

Expectations for acts of respect and courtesy

Question 3

What emphasizes our strong bond with other military members as well as our mutual respect for one another and our civilian leadership?

Answer 3

Customs and courtesies

Question 4

Which AFI is a very good source for detailed information regarding a wide range of military customs and courtesies and decorum?

Answer 4

AFI 34-1201, Protocol

Question 5

In which unit was the first base honor guard activated?

Answer 5

1100th Air Police Squadron, Bolling Field, Washington DC. It was responsible for maintaining an USAF ceremonial capability for the National Capital Region

Question 6

What is the primary mission of today’s base honor guard program?

Answer 6

To employ, equip, and train Air Force members to provide professional military funeral honors for active service members, retired members, and veterans of the U.S. Air Force

Question 7

What is military tradition and patriotism steeped in, often honored in ceremonies and represented in many forms? The United States flag and its colors, songs, official seals, and other nationally recognized objects are examples of it.

Answer 7

Symbolism

Question 8

True or False? typically, foreign national anthems are played before the national anthem of a host nation, but there is no regulation or law mandating when or in what order national anthems are played when more than one is played.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False? At outdoor events or social functions where the pledge of allegiance is rendered, military personnel in uniform will stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag, and not salute.

Answer 9

False

salute, youre in uniform dummy

Question 10

At indoor events where the pledge of allegiance is rendered, military personnel in uniform will stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag, but will NOT salute. However, when it is optional for those in uniform to recite the pledge during these indoor events?

Answer 10

When participants are primarily civilians or in civilian attire

Question 11

What are the official Air Force colors reflected in the Air Force Seal?

Answer 11

Ultramarine BLUE and Air Force YELLOW

Question 12

What do the yellow numerals under the shield stand for on the Air Force Seal?

Answer 12

1947, the year the Dept of the Air Force was established

Question 13

On the Air Force Seal, the band encircling the whole design is white, edged in Air Force yellow, with black lettering. What does the black lettering read?

Answer 13

“Dept of the Air Force” on the top and “United States of America” on the bottom

Question 14

What does the crest portion of the Coat of Arms consist of on the Air Force Seal?

Answer 14

Eagle, wreath, and cloud form

Question 15

What does the American bald eagle symbolize? it appears in natural colors on the Air Force Seal?

Answer 15

United States airpower

Eagle flies = airpower, huaaaaa

Question 16

What do the white clouds behind the eagle denote on the Air Force Seal?

Answer 16

The start of a new sky

Question 17

One the Air Force Seal, shield portion of the Coat of Arms, directly below the eagle, wreath, and cloud, is divided horizontally into two parts by a nebular line representing clouds. What does the Air Force yellow thunderbolt with flames in natural color show?

Answer 17

Striking power through the use of aerospace

Question 18

On the Air Force Seal, the thunderbolt consists of an Air Force yellow vertical twist which crosses the pair of horizontal wings with eight lightning bolts. How many natural color flames are on each end of this thunderbolt?

Answer 18

Three

Question 19

Which AFMAN outlines the authorized users and uses of the Air Force Seal and the Coat of Arms?

Answer 19

AFMAN 33-326, Preparing Official Communications, Attachment 2

Question 20

When was the Air Force Symbol designated the official symbol of the USAF?

Answer 20

5 May 2004

Question 21

What does the stylized wings in the upper half of the Air Force Symbol represent?

Answer 21

Stripes of our strength–our enlisted men and women

Question 22

What do the wings on the Air Force Symbol, drawn with great angularity, emphasize?

Answer 22

Our swiftness and power

Question 23

The area surrounding the sphere takes the shape of a star. What meanings does this star signify?

Answer 23

a) the five points of the star represent the components of our one force and family–RegAF, Civilians, Guard, Reserve, and Retirees
b) Symbolizes space as the high ground of our Nation’s Air Force
c) The rallying symbol in all our wars
d) Represents our officer corps, central to our combat leadership

Question 24

Which AFI provides instructions for the proper use and display of the Symbol?

Answer 24

AFI 35-114, Air Force Branding and Trademark Licensing Program

Question 25

In the late 1930’s, the Air Corps sought an official song to reflect its unique identity. After reviewing over 700 compositions, whose song was awarded the official song?

Answer 25

Robert Crawford

Question 26

The U.S. Army band made the first recordings of the Air Force song in 1939. What was it titled?

Answer 26

The U.S. Air Force

Question 27

True or False? During official events, the official party may move to depart after the playing of the second verse of the Air Force song.

Answer 27

False

Official party may move to depart after the playing of the FIRST verse on the Air Force song