Saluting Rules, Outdoors

Fill in the blank: When the US flag passes by while in uniform, you should stop, stand at attention and ______ until the flag is 6 paces away.

• salute

• wave

• bow

• turn away

Fill in the blank: When passing an officer from behind while in uniform, you should salute and greet with 'By your leave, Sir/Ma’am' and continue ______.

• walking without stopping

• running quickly

• standing still

• turning around

What is the correct response when the US flag is raised or lowered while in civilian dress?

• A) Salute until the flag is 6 paces away

• B) Stop, stand at attention, put your hand over your heart, and face the flag until it is finished being raised or lowered or last note of music is played

• C) Greet him/her 6 paces away.

Fill in the blank: When passing an officer from behind while in civilian dress, you should greet with 'By your leave, Sir/Ma’am' and continue ______.

• walking without stopping

• running quickly

• standing still

• saluting

What is the correct response when reporting to an officer while in civilian dress?

• A) Stand at attention and say 'Sir/Ma’am, Cadet (include your rank and name) reporting as ordered.'

• B) Salute and say 'Sir/Ma’am, Cadet (include your rank and name) reporting as ordered.'

• C) Greet him/her 6 paces away.

What is the correct response for a civilian reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?

• Entire Formation Salutes

• Place your hand over your heart and recite the pledge

• Formation's leader salutes

Which branches of the military should be saluted according to the California Cadet Corps?

• A) Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

• B) Police, Firefighters, Paramedics

• C) Teachers, Doctors, Nurses

• D) None of the above.

Fill in the blank: When reporting outdoors, the cadet moves rapidly (double time) toward the officer, halts approximately ______ steps from the officer, salutes, and reports.

• 6

• 10

• 15

• 20

Properly call a room to Attention, or a group or formation outside, upon the approach of an officer.

• Stand at ease

• Call the room to attention

• Salute the officer

• Ignore the officer

When talking with an Officer who outranks you, what should you do?

• Stand At Ease

• Go to Attention

• Continue Working