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

Soldiers initiate the salute at approximately 6 paces (about 30 feet) when it is apparent they will pass near an officer.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The right hand

Answer

The right hand is always used to render the hand salute unless the right hand is injured.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A noncommissioned officer (NCO)

Answer

NCOs do not rate a hand salute; salutes are rendered to commissioned and warrant officers who hold appointments from the President.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"At ease"

Answer

"At ease" is called in work areas, allowing personnel to continue duties while acknowledging the officer; "Attention" is reserved for more formal occasions.

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

In a formation, only the commander of the formation renders the salute; individual soldiers do so only when commanded.

Military Practice Test

Military Practice Test

Military Military Customs and Courtesies