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What does AR 600 dash 25 cover?

Military customs and courtesies

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At what distance should a hand salute be initiated when approaching an Officer?

Six paces.

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If a group of Soldiers is not in formation, who renders a salute when an Officer approaches?

The first to see the Officer.

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How do you properly report to an Officer while indoors?

Knock, enter, salute, report.

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What is the correct way to report to an Officer while outdoors?

Approach, salute, and report.

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In a formation, what command initiates a salute?

“Present, Arms.”

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What is the U.S. Army’s official song?

“The Army Goes Rolling Along.”

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Between two soldiers, one who is junior and one who is senior, who initiates a salute first?

The junior person.

Private Second Class-Level Questions

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What AR covers “Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy”?

AR 600-25

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Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors?

During reporting.

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Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?

Unknown.

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In what circumstances would two enlisted Soldiers exchange salutes?

When reporting in formation or reporting to an enlisted president of a board.

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When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should you walk on?

On their left side.

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What music is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?

“Reveille” for raising; “Retreat” and “To the Color” for lowering.

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When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when reporting indoors?

When under arms.

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When should a Soldier not salute an Officer in a vehicle?

When the vehicle is not and official vehicles with rank identification.

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Are Soldiers required to salute an Officer driving a privately owned vehicle?

No

Private First Class-Level Questions

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What are six instances where saluting is not required between subordinates and superiors?

In civilian attire, Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere, Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impractical, Working as a member of a detail or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard, In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances, In the ranks of a formation.

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When is the U.S. Army Song required to be played?

At the conclusion of ceremonies.

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Are prisoners allowed to render salutes?

No

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May enlisted Soldiers receive an honor that requires others to salute them?

Yes

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When is the flag raised during the playing of reveille?

At the first note of “Reveille.”

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What happens at the last note of “Retreat”?

“To the Colors” is played and the flag is lowered.

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Which individuals are honored with Full Military Funeral Honors?

Active duty, Medal of Honor recipients, and eligible retirees.

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In what order do personnel exit a military vehicle?

The senior exits last.

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Is the U.S. flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?

No

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What defines when a Soldier is considered “under arms”?

Carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt.

Specialist-Level Questions

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What traditional honors are performed on the Fourth of July?

A 50 gun salute.

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What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial Day?

A 21 gun salute at noon.

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What specific award grants enlisted Soldiers the right to be saluted?

The Medal of Honor.

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How many guns are fired to honor a U.S. President’s arrival or departure from an Army installation?

21 guns.

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If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat style, should others salute the flag detail?

Yes

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Who determines when reveille and retreat will sound on an installation?

The Installation Commander.

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Where should invited foreign troops be placed in U.S. dash led parades?

In positions of honor after U.S. troops.

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What is the duration of the bugle call “To the Colors”?

Approximately 40 seconds.

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How should the Colors be displayed during parades or ceremonies?

In order of precedence, with the U.S. flag first.

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What must be present during the firing of a salute?

The national flag.

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