Military Military Customs and Courtesies

Question 1

At approximately what distance should a soldier initiate a hand salute to an officer?

Accepted Answer

6 paces

Answer

3 paces

Answer

12 paces

Answer

20 paces

Question 2

Which hand is used to execute the US military hand salute?

Accepted Answer

The right hand

Answer

The left hand

Answer

The hand nearest to the officer

Answer

Either hand at the soldier's discretion

Question 3

Who among the following does NOT rate a hand salute from enlisted personnel?

Accepted Answer

A noncommissioned officer (NCO)

Answer

A commissioned officer

Answer

A warrant officer

Answer

A commissioned officer from an allied nation

Question 4

In a military work environment, what command is typically called when an officer enters the room?

Accepted Answer

"At ease"

Answer

"Attention"

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"Fall in"

Answer

"Stand by"

Question 5

In a formation, when do individual soldiers render a hand salute to an officer?

Accepted Answer

Only when the formation commander orders them to salute

Answer

Whenever a commissioned officer passes within 6 paces

Answer

Whenever the officer is of the rank of Major or above

Answer

Only soldiers in the front rank salute

Question 6

When a soldier's hands are occupied with equipment and a hand salute cannot be rendered, what is the proper military courtesy?

Accepted Answer

Render a verbal greeting such as "Good morning, sir/ma'am"

Answer

Nod the head toward the officer

Answer

Stop, set down the equipment, and render a proper salute

Answer

Continue without any acknowledgment

Question 7

What is the correct position of the hand and arm when rendering a military hand salute?

Accepted Answer

Fingertips touching the right eyebrow or brim of headgear with the elbow at approximately 45 degrees

Answer

Palm facing outward with arm fully extended at shoulder height

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Hand flat against the forehead with elbow parallel to the ground

Answer

Right hand raised above the head with fingers together