Military Military Customs and Courtesies 3

Question 1

A civilian visitor on a military installation hears "To the Colors" played outdoors. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop, face the flag, and place the right hand over the heart

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Continue walking to their destination to avoid disrupting the ceremony

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Stand at attention and render a hand salute like military personnel

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Enter the nearest building to wait until the ceremony concludes

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a military "Change of Command" ceremony?

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To publicly transfer authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commander

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To formally promote the incoming commander in front of the assembled unit

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To conduct the retirement ceremony for the outgoing commander

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To present awards and decorations to distinguished unit members

Question 3

At a military dining-in, what is the role of "Mr./Madam Vice"?

Accepted Answer

The junior officer who assists the Mess President and manages traditions with wit and humor

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The most senior NCO who enforces dining room decorum throughout the event

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A representative from the Inspector General's office overseeing the event

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The officer responsible for coordinating seating arrangements and the menu

Question 4

When a general officer enters a room, what should the first soldier to notice do?

Accepted Answer

Call "Attention" so all personnel snap to the position of attention

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Call "At ease" so soldiers can acknowledge the general while remaining relaxed

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Alert the senior NCO quietly without disrupting the rest of the room

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Wait for the general officer to announce their own presence

Question 5

A soldier is serving as the national color bearer. When approaching an officer, the soldier should:

Accepted Answer

Render a verbal greeting in lieu of a hand salute

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Dip the national colors slightly as a sign of respect

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Transfer the colors to the free hand and render a hand salute

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Halt in place and wait for the officer to pass by

Question 6

Which of the following best defines "esprit de corps" as it applies to the US military?

Accepted Answer

The collective pride, morale, cohesion, and loyalty shared within a military unit

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A formal offensive combat formation used in coordinated attacks

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A French military rank equivalent to a US Army corporal

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A unit-level award given for exceptional valor in combat operations

Question 7

What does the command "At Ease" require of soldiers in a formation?

Accepted Answer

Soldiers may relax their posture but must keep one foot in place and remain silent

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Soldiers may leave the formation briefly to take a short break

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Soldiers may move and talk freely within the formation area

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Soldiers may sit down in place if the formation will be extended