WorksheetsCFM - Military Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette and Ceremonies
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 38mins
When do military formations recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
during sporting events
at protocol functions
whenever stationed overseas
never
The senior officer taking part in a ceremony is referred to as a
Adjutant
Officer Commanding
Commander of Troops
Marshal of Ceremony
When performing a Pass in Review, the platoon commander executes eyes right when the platoon is within how many paces from the nearest member of the reviewing party?
2
4
6
8
Why is the flag flown at half-mast?
to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance
to recognize all national holidays
to signify the close of a duty day
to honor and respect foreign allies
On a military base, at the first note of the national anthem, what should all vehicles/passengers do?
Continue travel to prevent traffic jams
Come to a complete stop, then sit quietly until the last note
Park vehicle, exit vehicle, stand at attention
Turn on headlights, continue travel
How many words are there in the pledge of allegiance?
12
21
31
41
How many parts consist of a military review?
4
6
8
10
It is the universal custom to display the United States flag from what start time to what ending time?
Sunrise to sunset
0600 to 1200
1100 to 1500
24 hours a day
The second in command during a review is whom?
Adjutant
Assistant Officer in Charge
Deputy
Executive Director
Which of the following words of the pledge of allegiance says that our country is incapable of being divided during troublesome times?
For which it stands
One nation
With liberty
Indivisible
What is the position of a flag when it is flown at "Half-Staff"?
three-quarters the distance to the top of the flagstaff
one-half the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff
one-third the distance to the top of the flagstaff
half the distance of the width of the flag from the truck
Regarding the 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.
The United States flag signifies a people dedicated to
liberty.
justice.
freedom.
All of the above.
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?
Burying
Shredding
Burning
None of the Above
Which of the following is NOT a type of ceremony?
Inspection
Parade
Review
Decoration
Street parades are organized and directed by a person designated as
Staff officer.
Platoon commander.
Grand marshal.
None of the above
On what national holiday is the flag flown at half-mast until noon?
Thanksgiving
Navy Day
Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day
When attending an outdoor event in uniform and the U.S. flag is escorted past you, how many paces is it before you render a hand salute?
When the flag is even with you
When the flag is 4 paces from you
When the flag is 6 paces from you
When the flag is 8 paces from you
The flag and the national anthem are symbols of
military personnel.
all the people, their land, and their institutions.
foreign dignitaries.
foreign nations.
The line on which the cadets are to form and along which they are to march in the review area is marked out by the
reviewing officer.
commander of the unit.
exemplary cadet of the unit.
the host organization for the review.
The proper service order of march in a review is:
Army, Navy, Marine Corps
Navy, Army, Marine Corps
Army, Marine Corps, Navy
Any of the above are acceptable
What is the signal for the start of the official duty day?
12 o'clock reports
Sweepers
Taps
Reveille
Which of the following is NOT a type of ceremony concerning the U.S. flag?
Parades both ceremonial and street
Funerals and special ceremonies
Reviews
None of the above
What does the term "half staff" mean?
Position of the flag is lowered to the bottom of the staff
Position of the flag is one-third the distance between the top and bottom of the staff
Position of the flag is one-fourth the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff
None of the above
What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display?
shredding
burying
burning
jettison at sea
How long is the salute held during the playing of the national anthem?
until the flag reaches the top of the flagstaff
until the last note of the anthem
until whenever the color guard renders a salute
until the senior officer tells you to drop the salute
Why should cadets look upon participation in a parade, especially in the civilian community as an important part of their training?
Awards that they might receive
Brings credit to the Navy
Brings credit to their school and unit
None of the above
If three services (Navy, Marine, Army,) are participating jointly in an NROTC unit's review, the order of march is
Navy, Marine Corps, and Army.
Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.
Marine Corps, Navy, and Army.
If Marine and Navy units are participating jointly in an NROTC unit's review, the Marine units are placed where in respect to the Navy units?
ahead of
behind
to the left
aligned to the right 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
Which of the following is NOT a part of a formal review?
Formation of the unit
Presentation and honors
March in review
Keynote address
Which of the following words of the pledge of allegiance describes a body of people associated with a particular territory, who are conscious of their unity?
For which it stands
One nation
Under God
With liberty
A signal for the end of the duty day; also serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag.
Tattoo
8 o'clock reports
Retreat
Sunset
After the reviewing officer has taken his/her position in the reviewing area and the cadets are at attention, the commander of the troops commands
EYES, RIGHT
REST.
PASS In REVIEW.
EYES, LEFT.
What is called the traditional way by which salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals, to nations are carried out?
Military customs
Customs
Courtesies
Ceremonial customs
What is the name of the person who organizes and directs a street parade?
Master of Ceremonies
Chief functionary
Grand Marshal
Mayor's Adjutant
The formal part of a review during which an inspection is made is called
Trooping the line
Boots and Saddles
Parading the troops
Close-order drill
When you are in uniform and outdoors and you hear the national anthem played and the flag is not visible, what do you do?
Stand at attention, face the music and render a salute
Stand at attention, face due North and render a salute
Nothing, continue doing what you are presently doing
Stand at parade rest until the music stops, then carry on
