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What Army regulation covers salutes, honors, and visits of courtesy?
What Army regulation covers salutes, honors, and visits of courtesy?
Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are which of the following?
Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are which of the following?
When do you salute inside a building?
When do you salute inside a building?
What is the origin of the salute?
What is the origin of the salute?
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Can you salute as a prisoner?
Can you salute as a prisoner?
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What is the proper process for reporting to an officer indoors?
What is the proper process for reporting to an officer indoors?
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What is the proper process for reporting to an officer outdoors?
What is the proper process for reporting to an officer outdoors?
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When do enlisted members generally exchange salutes?
When do enlisted members generally exchange salutes?
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On what command would you salute while in formation?
On what command would you salute while in formation?
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Is the recipient of the Medal of Honor entitled to a salute?
Is the recipient of the Medal of Honor entitled to a salute?
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Where do you walk when walking with someone who is senior to you?
Where do you walk when walking with someone who is senior to you?
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When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?
When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?
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Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?
Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?
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When a President or Former President of the U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salutes do they get?
When a President or Former President of the U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salutes do they get?
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Do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag once it has been folded?
Do persons meeting the flag detail salute the flag once it has been folded?
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Who will set the time of sounding reveille and retreat?
Who will set the time of sounding reveille and retreat?
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During the sounding of reveille, when is the flag hoisted?
During the sounding of reveille, when is the flag hoisted?
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What happens at the last note of retreat?
What happens at the last note of retreat?
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When foreign soldiers are invited by U.S. forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?
When foreign soldiers are invited by U.S. forces to participate in parades, where will they be positioned?
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When was 'The Army Goes Rolling Along' dedicated by the Secretary of the Army?
When was 'The Army Goes Rolling Along' dedicated by the Secretary of the Army?
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What is the official song of the U.S. Army?
What is the official song of the U.S. Army?
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During the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?
During the playing of the Army Song, how will individuals stand?
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The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events?
The Army Song is always played at the conclusion of what events?
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What is customary for all Officers of a unit, organization or installation to do on New Year's Day?
What is customary for all Officers of a unit, organization or installation to do on New Year's Day?
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What personnel are included in Full Military Funeral Honors?
What personnel are included in Full Military Funeral Honors?
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Who exits a military vehicle first?
Who exits a military vehicle first?
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What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
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When are you considered to be under arms?
When are you considered to be under arms?
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How long is the call 'to the color'?
How long is the call 'to the color'?
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What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and in formation?
What are the courtesies rendered by individuals during Reveille if they are in uniform and in formation?
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What are the courtesies rendered during Reveille if they are in uniform and not in formation?
What are the courtesies rendered during Reveille if they are in uniform and not in formation?
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What are the courtesies rendered during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and in formation?
What are the courtesies rendered during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and in formation?
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What are the courtesies rendered during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and not in formation?
What are the courtesies rendered during Retreat and To the Color if they are in uniform and not in formation?
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Study Notes
Salutes and Courtesies Overview
- AR 600-25 governs salutes, honors, and visits of courtesy in the Army.
- Salutes are not exchanged when either party is in civilian attire or engaged in work that prevents saluting.
Salute Procedures
- Saluting is required indoors during specific situations such as reporting to a commander or attending ceremonies.
- Outdoor reporting involves moving close to the officer, saluting, and then reporting.
Historical Context of Salutes
- The hand salute's origins are debated, tracing back to practices during Roman times and knights raising visors to show respect.
- The modern hand salute evolved by the early 1820s.
Reporting to Officers
- Proper indoor reporting includes removing headgear, knocking, and saluting upon entering an officer's office.
- Outdoor reporting requires a swift salute and report from a distance, with salutes exchanged upon dismissal.
Saluting Guidelines
- Enlisted personnel typically do not exchange salutes, except during formal reports.
- In formation, salutes are only rendered at the command "Present, ARMS."
Honors and Ceremonies
- Recipients of the Medal of Honor are entitled to salutes regardless of rank.
- The President receives a 21-gun salute when arriving or departing from an Army installation.
Flag Protocol
- During retreat, flags are treated with respect but not saluted once folded.
- Reveille begins with the flag hoisted at the first note of the music, followed by military honors.
International Protocol
- Foreign soldiers in parades are given positions of honor and preceded by a U.S. escort.
Army Song and Ceremonies
- "The Army Goes Rolling Along" is the official Army song, played at official ceremonies like reviews and parades.
- During the Army Song's playing, individuals are expected to stand at attention and sing.
Funeral Honors and Reporting
- Full Military Funeral Honors involve a 9-member team, providing pallbearer duties, flag presentation, and playing "Taps."
- The first person to see an officer in a group must call attention before saluting.
Vehicle Protocol and Headgear
- The senior person exits a military vehicle first, followed by others in order of rank.
- Headgear is only retained when reporting indoors if under arms, meaning carrying a weapon.
Retreat and Observances
- During Reveille and Retreat, individuals in uniform must follow specific saluting procedures and positions based on their formation status.
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Test your knowledge on Army customs and courtesies with these flashcards based on AR 600-25. Each card helps reinforce important regulations concerning salutes, honors, and visits. Perfect for soldiers looking to improve their understanding and adherence to military protocols.
