Defense Military Military Protocol 3

Question 1

What is the correct protocol for a soldier who receives a direct order they believe to be unlawful?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and state the reason clearly

Answer

Military personnel are obligated to refuse and clearly state their reason when given a manifestly unlawful order.

Question 2

At a military funeral, how many volleys are fired during the rifle salute for a standard military honors burial?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Three volleys are fired by the firing party as part of standard military funeral honors.

Question 3

When is it appropriate to wear a cover (hat) indoors?

Accepted Answer

When under arms (carrying a weapon)

Answer

Personnel under arms (carrying a weapon or on guard duty) are authorized to wear their cover indoors.

Question 4

What protocol governs the order of precedence when multiple service branch flags are displayed together?

Accepted Answer

By date of service branch establishment, oldest first

Answer

Service branch flags are displayed in order of branch establishment: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard.

Question 5

During a change of command ceremony, what is the significance of passing the unit guidon?

Accepted Answer

It symbolizes the transfer of command authority and responsibility

Answer

The physical transfer of the guidon from the outgoing commander to the new commander symbolizes the passage of authority and accountability.

Defense Military Practice Test