Military Customs & Courtesies

The US Army was established in 1775, making it ___________ years old.

• 480

• 248

• 500

• 249

When a person acts with courtesy toward another, the courtesy is likely to be ___________________.

• remembered

• impressive

• ignored

• returned

People respond more enthusiastically when you ask them in a courteous manner to do something. They also appreciate it when you acknowledge their efforts by saying, ______________ and __________________.

Responding with _____________ or ____________ is disrespectful.

How you conduct yourself in the school environment will leave a _______________ ______________ (good or bad) on your teachers and fellow students

• good memory

• lasting impression

• mental picture

• respected thought

The U.S. flag is the symbol of our nation to the __________________.

When the "National Anthem" is played at any ceremony where the U.S. flag is present, Cadets should __________________, ______________________, and ________________.

• come to attention

• repeat the words

• face the flag in the ceremony

• salute

Do not salute when in civilian clothes True or False?

Men and women not in uniform salute by standing at attention and placing the ______________________________.

• right hand at the corner of the eyebrow

• right hand palm facing forward

• right hand over the heart

• both hands along the sides of the body

The hand salute of today is a tradition which is followed by every ________________________ in the world.

• Army

• professional military force

• Marine corps

• Airforce