Military Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette and Ceremonies

Multiple-choice exercise

Choose the correct answer for each question.

The United States flag signifies a people dedicated to
1. liberty.
2. justice.
3. freedom.
4. All of the above.
It is the universal custom to display the United States flag from what start time to what ending time?
1. Sunrise to sunset
2. 0600 to 1200
3. 1100 to 1500
4. 24 hours a day
What is called the traditional way by which salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals, to nations are carried out?
1. Military customs
2. Customs
3. Courtesies
4. Ceremonial customs
When you are in uniform and outdoors and you hear the national anthem played and the flag is not visible, what do you do?
1. Stand at attention, face the music and render a salute
2. Stand at attention, face due North and render a salute
3. Nothing, continue doing what you are presently doing
4. Stand at parade rest until the music stops, then carry on
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?
1. Burying
2. Shredding
3. Burning
4. None of the Above
The flag and the national anthem are symbols of
1. military personnel.
2. all the people, their land, and their institutions.
3. foreign dignitaries.
4. foreign nations.
The U.S. flag can be displayed twenty-four hours a day under which of the following situations?
1. Never
2. During a funeral for the President
3. Only with the President's approval
4. When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness
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?
1. When the flag is even with you
2. When the flag is 4 paces from you
3. When the flag is 6 paces from you
4. When the flag is 8 paces from you
How many words are there in the pledge of allegiance?
1. 12
2. 21
3. 31
4. 41
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?
1. For which it stands
2. One nation
3. Under God
4. With liberty
Which of the following is NOT a type of ceremony concerning the U.S. flag?
1. Parades both ceremonial and street
2. Funerals and special ceremonies
3. Reviews
4. None of the above
How many parts consist of a military review?
1. 4
2. 6
3. 8
4. 10
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?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 8
What does the term "half staff" mean?
1. Position of the flag is lowered to the bottom of the staff
2. Position of the flag is one-third the distance between the top and bottom of the staff
3. Position of the flag is one-fourth the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff
4. None of the above
Which of the following words of the pledge of allegiance says that our country is incapable of being divided during troublesome times?
1. For which it stands
2. One nation
3. With liberty
4. Indivisible
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
1. reviewing officer.
2. commander of the unit.
3. exemplary cadet of the unit.
4. host organization for the review.
If three services (Navy, Marine, Army,) are participating jointly in an NROTC unit's review, the order of march is
1. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army.
2. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
3. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.
4. Marine Corps, Navy, and Army.
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
1. EYES, RIGHT.
2. REST.
3. PASS In REVIEW.
4. EYES, LEFT.
Street parades are organized and directed by a person designated as
1. Staff officer.
2. Platoon commander.
3. Grand marshal.
4. None of the above
Why should cadets look upon participation in a parade, especially in the civilian community as an important part of their training?
1. Awards that they might receive
2. Brings credit to the Navy
3. Brings credit to their school and unit
4. None of the above
What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display?
1. shredding
2. burying
3. burning
4. jettison at sea
On what national holiday is the flag flown at half-mast until noon?
1. Thanksgiving
2. Navy Day
3. Armed Forces Day
4. Memorial Day
Regarding national flag, which statement is NOT correct?
1. Our flag is our companion around the world
2. Never display the flag in or near a polling place
3. The flag should be displayed on all days
4. The flag is a living thing. There is magic in its folds.
On a military base, at the first note of the national anthem, what should all vehicles/passengers do?
1. Continue travel to prevent traffic jams
2. Come to a complete stop, then sit quietly until last note
3. Park vehicle, exit vehicle, stand at attention
4. Turn on headlights, continue travel
What is the position of a flag when it is flown at "Half-Staff"?
1. three-quarters the distance to the top of the flagstaff
2. one-half the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff
3. one-third the distance to the top of the flagstaff
4. half the distance of the width of the flag from the truck
Why is the flag flown at half-mast?
1. to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance
2. to recognize all national holidays
3. to signify the close of a duty day
4. to honor and respect foreign allies
How long is the salute held during the playing of the national anthem?
1. until the flag reaches the top of the flagstaff
2. until the last note of the anthem
3. until whenever the color guard renders a salute
4. until the senior officer tells you to drop the salute
When do military formations recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
1. during sporting events
2. at protocol functions
3. whenever stationed overseas
4. never
What is the signal for the start of the official duty day?
1. 12 o'clock reports
2. Sweepers
3. Taps
4. Reveille
A signal for the end of the duty day; also serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag.
1. Tattoo
2. 8 o'clock reports
3. Retreat
4. Sunset
The senior officer taking part in a ceremony is referred to as a
1. Adjutant
2. Officer Commanding
3. Commander of Troops
4. Marshal of Ceremony
Which of the following is NOT a type of ceremony?
1. inspection
2. parade
3. review
4. decoration
The formal part of a review during which an inspection is made is called
1. Trooping the line
2. Boots and Saddles
3. Parading the troops
4. Close-order drill
Which of the following is NOT a part of a formal review?
1. Formation of the unit
2. Presentation and honors
3. March in review
4. Keynote address
The proper service order of march in a review is:
1. Army, Navy, Marine Corps
2. Navy, Army, Marine Corps
3. Army, Marine Corps, Navy
4. Any of the above are acceptable
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?
1. ahead of
2. behind
3. to the left
4. aligned to the right front
The second in command during a review is whom?
1. Adjutant
2. Assistant Officer in Charge
3. Deputy
4. Executive Director
What is the name of the person who organizes and directs a street parade?
1. Master of Ceremonies
2. Chief functionary
3. Grand Marshal
4. Mayor's Adjutant