Military Military Customs and Courtesies 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the military "Retreat" ceremony?

Accepted Answer

To honor the national flag during its daily lowering at sunset

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To signal the end of all military operations for the day

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To formally dismiss troops from their assigned duties

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To mark the transition to night security operations

Question 2

When the National Anthem is played outdoors and soldiers are in uniform, they should:

Accepted Answer

Face the flag or music source and render a hand salute for the duration

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Stand at ease and face the direction of the music

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Come to attention, remain motionless, and not salute unless armed

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Remove headgear and place the right hand over the heart

Question 3

What does flying the US flag at half-staff signify?

Accepted Answer

A sign of mourning or respect, typically following a death or national tragedy

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The flag is being aired out after inclement weather

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Wind conditions make full-staff display unsafe

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The installation is conducting a classified training exercise

Question 4

What is the proper form of address for a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army?

Accepted Answer

"Colonel"

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"Lieutenant"

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"General"

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"Commander"

Question 5

Which statement correctly describes military door customs?

Accepted Answer

Junior soldiers open and hold doors for senior soldiers as a gesture of respect

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Officers always lead through any doorway regardless of circumstances

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Enlisted personnel are not required to hold doors for officers

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The person nearest the door always opens it regardless of rank

Question 6

When reporting to an officer's office, which sequence of actions is correct?

Accepted Answer

Knock, wait for permission to enter, advance to within two steps of the desk, salute, and report

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Enter directly, stand at attention, and state your name and business

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Knock, enter without waiting, proceed to the desk, and salute

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Enter, salute immediately upon crossing the threshold, then approach

Question 7

What is "Reveille" in US military custom?

Accepted Answer

The morning bugle call signaling the start of the official duty day and the raising of the flag

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A bugle call signaling lights out at the end of the duty day

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A ceremony held to honor soldiers who have fallen in combat

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A signal for troops to gather for an unscheduled assembly