WorksheetsAmerican Military Traditions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
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Class
Date
1.
Explain the "position of honor."
a)
Sitting in the center of a head table at a military social function.
b)
A military courtesy of keeping people of senior rank or status to your right while walking or sitting.
c)
The position a senior ranking officer takes as the first person in a receiving line.
d)
Presenting oneself to a person of senior rank.
2.
Name three instances under which you must salute.
a)
When you are in uniform and you hear the national anthem; when the colors pass you; during official greetings.
b)
During official greetings; during reveille and retreat; during the rendering of honors.
c)
When first uncasing or later when casing the colors; when pledging allegiance outdoors and in uniform; when reporting.
d)
All of the above.
3.
Define "esprit de corps."
a)
The department of the military in charge of Marine units.
b)
A military courtesy given to people of senior rank and status.
c)
The honor given a flag when casing or uncasing the Colors.
d)
The common spirit or feeling of pride found in members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and a strong regard for the honor of the group.
4.
Explain the history of the hand salute.
a)
In ancient times, a salute shielded the eyes so one could see one's opponent clearly.
b)
In ancient times, a salute identified the members of one's tribe.
c)
In ancient times, a salute was rendered only to members of the opposite sex.
d)
In ancient times, a salute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hand.
5.
What does it mean to "uncase" the Colors?
a)
To display the Colors at half mast.
b)
To remove the Colors from a display case for use by a Color Guard.
c)
Removing the case or covering from the Colors that are attached to a staff.
d)
To check the proper protocol for placement of the Colors in relation to other flags, such as when displaying it at the United Nations.
6.
What is the purpose of a cannon salute?
a)
To honor civil or military officials from the U.S. or foreign countries.
b)
To memorialize a military official upon his or her death.
c)
To alert drivers that a funeral cavalcade will soon be moving.
d)
To honor non-commissioned and petty officers.
7.
How are gun salutes rendered to the President and Vice President?
a)
The President receives a 19-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 17-gun salute.
b)
The President receives a 21-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 19-gun salute.
c)
The President receives a 21-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 17-gun salute.
d)
The President and the vice president both receive 21-gun salutes.
8.
A common courtesy when an officer enters the office or classroom for the first time of the day is to ____________.
a)
Stand up
b)
Stand and salute
c)
Order "post"
d)
Call the room to attention
9.
What is the command given during a formation to execute a salute?
a)
"Formation, arms"
b)
"Present, arms"
c)
"Salute, arms"
d)
"Command, arms"
10.
When is it appropriate to call a room to attention?
a)
When those in the room should be silent.
b)
When announcements are made over a public address system.
c)
When the battalion Cadet executive officer enters the room.
d)
When an officer enters the office for the first time each day.
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