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customs and courtesies
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03/31/2010

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Define military courtesy
Definition
The respect soldiers show to eachother
Term
What is the meaning of a salute to the flag of the USA?
Definition
A declaration of loyalty to the U.S. and to the principles of liberty and justice
Term
What is the meaning of a hand salute?
Definition
It is a greeting exchanged between military personell
Term
What bugle call signals the beginning of a formal review?
Definition
Adjutant's call
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What is the purpose of displaying courtesy to a senior
Definition
Recognition of the position he or she holds
Term
Can you salute as a prisoner?
Definition
No, you have lost the right to salute
Term
When do you salute inside of a building?
Definition

a. When reporting to your commander

b. when reporting to a pay officer

c. when reporting to a military board

d. at an indoor ceremony

e. at sentry duty indoors

Term
What is the origin of the Salute?
Definition
In early roman history, persons meeting would raise their hands in the air, palm forward to show that they held no weapons and were friendly. This has evolved into the present day salute
Term
Enlisted members generally do not exchange salutes, what are some examples of when they would exchange salutes?
Definition

a. when rendering reports in formation

b. when reporting to an enlisted president of a board

Term
Who enters a vehicle first?
Definition
The junior enters first....the senior leaves first
Term
What is Reveille?
Definition
A ceremony in which the unit honors the U.S. flag when it is raised in the morning
Term
What is considered the most important of all military courtesies?
Definition
the hand salute
Term
What army regulation covers salutes, honors, and visits of courtesy?
Definition
AR 600-25
Term
When a former President of U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salutes does he get?
Definition
21 gun salutes, both times
Term
Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
Definition
On the senior person's left
Term
When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?
Definition
Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact
Term
Is an officer required to return the salute of an enlisted member?
Definition
Yes
Term
When would you salute while in formation?
Definition
Only on the command "present arms"
Term
What is the longest bugle call?
Definition
Tattoo-28 bars long
Term
What should you do if the National Anthem of a foreign county is played when in uniform?
Definition

Out doors- render the hand salute

Indoors- stand at attention

Term
If you are standing outdoors in uniform and your hear "retreat" being played, what should you do?
Definition
Face toward the flag or music, and come to attention, on the first note of "to the coor",  render the hand salute
Term
If indoors when the national anthem is played, what should you do?
Definition
Face the flag or music and stand at attention, persons under arms should salute
Term
Who exits a military vehicle first?
Definition
The senior person, then in ascending order
Term
Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?
Definition
The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute
Term
What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors ?
Definition
when under arms
Term
When are you considered to be under arms?
Definition
When you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster
Term
How long is the call " to the colors?"
Definition
40 seconds
Term
How are military flags classified?
Definition

a. colors

b. standards

c. distinguished flags

d. ensigns

e. guidons

f. pennants

Term
What are the recommended components of a burial escort for an enlisted person?
Definition

a. ncoic

b. firing party

c. palbearers

d. bugler

 

Term
how long is reveille?
Definition
20 seconds
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