Section 3 : Military Customs and Courtesy Flashcards
When are you not Allowed to salute because you have lost your right to do so?
When You are a prisoner ( Serving Time )
Of All forms of military Courtesy, which is considered the most important?
The Hand Salute
When walking with a senior service member , where should you walk?
On the seniors left
You should never overtake and pass an officer without permission. When is it necessary to walk past him, and over take him on what side?
The Left Side
Enlisted members do not normally exchange salutes. Name two exceptions to the rule.
-When rendering reports in formation -When reporting to an enlisted president of a board
What is the difference between a “Dining in” and a “Dining Out”?
-Dining-ins is a formal dinner for military members only -Dining-out is open to civilians, non-military spouses, and friends.
What are The Colors of Each Service?
-Air Force : Ultramarine blue and Air Force Yellow -Army : Black and Gold -Marine Corps : Scarlet and Gold -Navy : Blue and Gold
Give four examples of occasions when you are not required to salute?
-When Engaged in a detail -Actively Engaged in Athletics -On Guard duty when a challenge is required -When Imprisoned
What are the proper Courtesies while saluting?
-Salute at least Six Paces aways but no more then 30 -Hold Salute util rendered or Acknowledged -Accompany Salute with an Appropriate Greeting -look Squarely at person or colors being saluted -Do Not Salute with anything in Right Hand , or mouth -Render salute only once if a senior leader remains in the immediate vicinity -Render Salute again if conversation takes place when senior leader leaves or departs
A salute is rendered when?
-When the U.S. National Anthem , To The Colors , Hail to the Chief, or Foreign National Anthems are played -When Rendering Reports -During the sousing of honors -To Officers of the U.S. or friendly foreign Nations -When Uncased Colors pass you
What is the Meaning of the Hand Salute?
The Salute is a greeting exchanged between Military Personnel
Define “Military Courtesy”
The respect shown by military personnel to others
When should you Salute indoors?
-When Under Arms -Reporting To a senior officer -At formal indoor ceremonies and parades
What two messages are read at every Marine Corps Ball?
-General Le Jeunes’s Birthday Message -Commandant of the Marine Corp’s Message
Who gets the first and second piece of cake at the marine corps ball?
The first piece goes to the Guest of Honor, Second piece goes to the Older Marine present and the Third goes to the Youngest
Who wrote the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key , 14 September 1814 Fort MC Henry during a British Bombardment
What day has been set aside to commemorate the armed forces of the United States?
Armed Forces Day, 3rd Saturday of May
