Section 23D--Ceremonies and Events

Question 1

All events begin with planning. To give guests time to plan, when should the details be planned out?

Answer 1

At least three weeks in advance, or more

Question 2

Because ceremonies are often steeped in tradition, there are almost always resources available for helping planners get started. What resources can help get things started?

Answer 2

Reach out to other organizations or review checklists from previous events.

Question 3

For whom are full honors reserved?

Answer 3

a) Statutory appointees
b) General or Flag officers
c) Foreign dignitaries
d) Occasions when ceremonies promote international good will

Question 4

What uniform is worn during decoration ceremonies?

Answer 4

All military participants and attendees should wear the uniform specified by the host

Question 5

Who may perform a reenlistment ceremony, which may be conducted in any place that lends dignity to the event?

Answer 5

Any commissioned officer

Question 6

During reenlistment ceremonies, What reinforces the recognition that when a member makes a commitment to the Air Force, his/her family is also making a commitment?

Answer 6

Invitation of the member’s immediate family

Question 7

During Reenlistment ceremonies, what has traditionally served, and should be used when available, as a backdrop for reenlistment ceremonies?

Answer 7

United States flag

Question 8

Re-enlistees and officers administering the oath must wear an authorized uniform for the ceremony. What is the exception?

Answer 8

The uniform requirement for the retired officer performing the reenlistment is optional

Question 9

What is a longstanding tradition of military service with a tangible expression of appreciation for contributions to the Air Force mission, and with the assurance of a continuation as a part of the Air Force family?

Answer 9

Recognition upon retirement

Question 10

Who is responsible for ensuring members have a retirement ceremony to recognize their contributions?

Answer 10

Commanders

Question 11

Who designates the specified time for reveille?

Answer 11

Commander

Question 12

If the commander desires, a reveille ceremony may accompany the raising of the flag. When and where does this reveille ceremony take place?

Answer 12

After sunrise near the base flagstaff

Question 13

When does the flag detail assume the position of attention, move to the flagstaff, and attach the flag to the halyards?

Answer 13

Unit commander commands “SOUND REVEILLE”

Question 14

On the first note of the national anthem or To the Colors, the flag security detail begins to raise the flag briskly. Which member of the detail holds the flag to keep it from touching the ground?

Answer 14

Senior member

Question 15

When practical, what does a flag detail consist of when hoisting the flag?

Answer 15

One senior member and two junior members

Question 16

Who in the flag detail continues to hold the flag until it is hoisted clear of his or her grasp, taking particular care that no portion of the flag touches the ground?

Answer 16

Senior member

Question 17

One the last note of the national anthem, To the Colors, or after the flag has been hoisted to the staff head, which member of the flag detail executes order arms on command of the senior member?

Answer 17

All members

flag is all the way up, they call order arms, EVERYONE salutes

Question 18

What is the twofold purpose of a retreat ceremony?

Answer 18

a) Signals the end of the official duty day
b) Serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the United States flag

Question 19

When may a retreat be part of the parade ceremony?

Answer 19

If conducted at the base parade ground

Question 20

If the band and Airmen march to the flagstaff during a retreat ceremony, a flag security detail also marches to the flagstaff and halts. What command does the senior member give to the security detail?

Answer 20

“Parade REST”

the detail halts…then parade rests

Question 21

During the playing of retreat, junior members of the flag security detail assume the position of attention and move to the flagstaff to arrange the halyards for proper lowering of the flag. Once the halyards are arranged, what do the junior members of the flag security detail do?

Answer 21

Execute parade rest in unison

Question 22

When the last note of the national anthem or To the Colors is played and the flag is securely grasped after being lowered during retreat, the commander faces about, gives the Airmen in formation a command and then faces to the front. Which command is given?

Answer 22

“Order, ARMS”

flags up, CC turns around tells everyone to quit salutin’ yo

Question 23

When the flag is folded during the retreat, the flag security detail marches to a position three paces from the commander. Where is the senior member and flag bearer positioned?

Answer 23

Senior member on the right and the flag bearer in the center

Question 24

Which event do members now recognize as an occasion where ceremony, tradition, and good fellowship serve an important purpose and are effective in building and maintaining high morale and espirit de corps?

Answer 24

Dining-ins and dining-outs

good fellowship and high morale = we partyin’ at these dining ins/outs my guy

Question 25

Which ceremony is an honor reserved for individuals who have provided outstanding leadership and support to enlisted members as a “Leader among Leaders and an Airman among Airmen”

Answer 25

Induction into he Order of the Sword

Question 26

What are the only approved levels for award of the sword?

Answer 26

Air Force level and Major Command level

Question 27

When was the first recorded order of the sword ceremony in the United States?

Answer 27

1860s when General Robert E. Lee was presented a sword by his command