Section 23D--Ceremonies and Events Flashcards
All events begin with planning. To give guests time to plan, when should the details be planned out?
At least three weeks in advance, or more
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?
Reach out to other organizations or review checklists from previous events.
For whom are full honors reserved?
a) Statutory appointees
b) General or Flag officers
c) Foreign dignitaries
d) Occasions when ceremonies promote international good will
What uniform is worn during decoration ceremonies?
All military participants and attendees should wear the uniform specified by the host
Who may perform a reenlistment ceremony, which may be conducted in any place that lends dignity to the event?
Any commissioned officer
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?
Invitation of the member’s immediate family
During Reenlistment ceremonies, what has traditionally served, and should be used when available, as a backdrop for reenlistment ceremonies?
United States flag
Re-enlistees and officers administering the oath must wear an authorized uniform for the ceremony. What is the exception?
The uniform requirement for the retired officer performing the reenlistment is optional
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?
Recognition upon retirement
Who is responsible for ensuring members have a retirement ceremony to recognize their contributions?
Commanders
Who designates the specified time for reveille?
Commander
If the commander desires, a reveille ceremony may accompany the raising of the flag. When and where does this reveille ceremony take place?
After sunrise near the base flagstaff
When does the flag detail assume the position of attention, move to the flagstaff, and attach the flag to the halyards?
Unit commander commands “SOUND REVEILLE”
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?
Senior member
When practical, what does a flag detail consist of when hoisting the flag?
One senior member and two junior members
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?
Senior member
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?
All members
flag is all the way up, they call order arms, EVERYONE salutes
What is the twofold purpose of a retreat ceremony?
a) Signals the end of the official duty day
b) Serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the United States flag
When may a retreat be part of the parade ceremony?
If conducted at the base parade ground
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?
“Parade REST”
the detail halts…then parade rests
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?
Execute parade rest in unison
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?
“Order, ARMS”
flags up, CC turns around tells everyone to quit salutin’ yo
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?
Senior member on the right and the flag bearer in the center
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?
Dining-ins and dining-outs
good fellowship and high morale = we partyin’ at these dining ins/outs my guy
