CFM Test Bank: CFM3 - Military Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette

Front

What is called the traditional way by which salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals, to nations are carried out?

Back

Courtesies

Front

The United States flag signifies a people dedicated to: liberty, justice, freedom for all.

Back

All of the above

Front

It is the universal custom to display the United States flag from what start time to what ending time?

Back

Sunrise to sunset

Front

When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, the flag is destroyed in a dignified way, preferably how?

Back

None of the above

Front

The U.S. flag can be displayed twenty-four hours a day under which of the following situations? Never, During a funeral for the President, Only with the President’s approval, When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

Back

When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

Front

The flag and the national anthem are symbols of

Back

all the people, their land, and their institutions

Front

What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display? Options: shredding, burying, burning, jettison at sea

Back

burning

Front

On what national holiday is the flag flown at half-mast until noon?

Back

Memorial Day

Front

Regarding national flag, which statement is NOT correct?
Our flag is our companion around the world
Never display the flag in or near a polling place
The flag should be displayed on all days
The flag is a living thing. There is magic in its folds.

Back

Never display the flag in or near a polling place

Front

When you are in uniform and outdoors and you hear the national anthem played and the flag is not visible, what do you do?

Back

Stand at attention, face the music and render a salute