Section 8H: Military Ceremonies Flashcards
AFI ______, special trophies and awards, provides a variety of information on military ceremonies.
AFI 36-2805
The Order of The Sword is patterned after an order of chivalry founded in the Middle Ages- the _________Royal Order of the Sword.
Swedish
The rank of NCO was established in
The early 12th century
Ancient NCOs honored their leader and pledged their loyalty by ceremonially presenting him with a sword as a symbol of
Truth, justice, and power rightfully used
The order of the sword is the highest honor and tribute NCOs can bestow upon an individual. The ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by USAF NCOs in
1967
The Order of the Sword committee develops guidelines, _______ procedures, approval or disapproval of any nominations, and induction ceremony protocol.
Nomination
Depending on the level award, who chairs The Order of the Sword committee and is also the “keeper of the sword”?
The CMSAF or MAJCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
Who nominates individuals for induction into the Order of the Sword?
NCOs
Who should you contact to determine processing procedures for nominating someone for induction into the Order of the Sword?
Your Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
Which statement about The Order of the Sword is false?
The nomination folder should be very brief and formatted in bullet statements.
The committee planning the order of the Sword ceremony should follow preparations similar to those for
A dining in
Who plans, executes and pays for the Order of the Sword ceremony?
Host NCOs
What is the required dress for the Order of the Sword induction ceremony?
Mess dress or semi formal uniform
The primary participants with speaking parts and other duties in the Order of the Sword induction ceremony include the chief Master Sergeant of the mess, first Sergeant, duty Sergeant, and the
Sergeant at arms
Who maintains the official list of all Order of the Sword recipients?
The CMSAF
