Back to AF PDG Chapter 8 - Military Customs and Courtesies
110. What is the signal for the start of the official duty day?
A. Taps
*B. reveille
C. the playing of “To the Colors”
D. the playing of the national anthem
8.10.1.
111. The signal for the start of the official duty day is the reveille. The time for the start of the duty day varies between bases and is determined by
A. daylight savings time
*B. the commander
C. popular vote
D. the Secretary of Defense
8.10.1.
112. What formation is used when a reveille ceremony is not held at the base flagstaff?
*A. squadron in line
B. column formation
C. work detail
D. open rank inspection
8.10.1.
113. To prepare for reveille, Airmen are marched to a designated position near the base flagstaff, halted, faced toward the flagstaff, and dressed. At the specified time for reveille, the senior member commands
A. “Present, ARMS”
*B. “SOUND REVEILLE”
C. “To the Colors”
D. “Order, ARMS”
8.10.1.3.
114. At the specified time for reveille, the commander commands “SOUND REVEILLE.” The flag detail assumes the position of attention, moves to the flagstaff, and
A. executes present arms
B. begins to raise the flag briskly
*C. attaches the flag to the halyards
D. executes order arms
8.10.1.3.
115. After reveille has played, the unit commander commands “Squadron...ATTENTION” and “Present...ARMS” and then faces the flagstaff and executes present arms. On this signal,
A. the flag detail executes present arms
B. the flag detail begins to raise the flag briskly
*C. the national anthem or “To the Colors” is sounded
D. the flag detail executes order arms
8.10.1.4.
116. During a reveille ceremony, on the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors,” the flag security detail
A. executes present arms
*B. begins to raise the flag briskly
C. attaches the flag to the halyards
D. executes order arms
8.10.1.5.
117. During a reveille ceremony, as the flag is being raised, the unit commander holds the salute until the last note of the music is played. Then he or she executes order arms, faces about, and commands
A. “Present...ARMS”
B. “SOUND REVEILLE”
C. “To the Colors”
*D. “Order...ARMS”
8.10.1.6.
118. When practical, a detail (consisting of an NCO and two Airmen) hoists the flag. This detail should carry side arms, if
A. there is an expectation of violence
B. the flag raising takes place on foreign soil
C. the flag raising takes place OCONUS
*D. the special equipment of the guard includes sidearms
8.10.2.1.
119. When practical, a detail (consisting of an NCO and two Airmen) hoists the flag. The detail is formed in line, with the NCO carrying the flag
A. on the flag's own right
B. on the flag's own left
*C. in the center
D. in front
8.10.2.2.
120. When practical, a detail (consisting of an NCO and two Airmen) hoists the flag. The flag is always raised and lowered from the ________ of the flagstaff.
*A. leeward side
B. windward side
C. north side
D. east side
8.10.2.2.
121. During a flag raising ceremony, on the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors,” the flag detail begins to raise the flag. The senior member of the detail holds the flag to keep it from touching the ground. When the flag is hoisted clear of his or her grasp, the NCO
A. assumes the position of parade rest
*B. comes to attention and presents arms
C. commands, "Order...ARMS"
D. performs an about face and assumes the position of parade rest
8.10.2.3.
122. The purpose of the retreat ceremony is
A. to signal the end of the official duty day
B. to serve as a ceremony to pay respect to the United States flag
C. to signal the beginning of the official duty day
*D. both A and B
8.10.3.1.
123. Because the time for the end of the duty day varies, ______________ designates the time for the retreat ceremony.
A. daylight savings time
*B. the commander
C. popular vote
D. the Secretary of Defense
8.10.3.1.
124. The purpose of the retreat ceremony is twofold: (1) to signal the end of the official duty day, and (2) serve as a ceremony to pay respect to the U.S. flag. The retreat ceremony may take place
A. at the squadron area
B. on the base parade ground
C. near the base flagstaff
*D. all of these answers
8.10.3.1.
125. The retreat ceremony may take place at the squadron area, on the base parade ground, or near the base flagstaff. For retreat ceremonies conducted at the base flagstaff, the units participating may be formed ___________ depending on the space available.
A. as a conglomeration
B. in column formation
*C. in line or massed
D. in open ranks formation
8.10.3.1.
126. To prepare for retreat, Airmen are marched to a designated position near the flagstaff, halted, faced toward the flagstaff, and dressed. At the specified time, the commander orders the bandleader to sound retreat by commanding
A. “Present, ARMS”
*B. “SOUND RETREAT”
C. “To the Colors”
D. “Order, ARMS”
8.10.3.5.
127. During the playing of retreat, junior members of the flag security detail assume the position of attention and move to the flagstaff to arrange the halyards for proper lowering of the flag. Once the halyards are arranged, the junior members of the flag security detail
A. snap to attention in unison
*B. execute parade rest in unison
C. fall out
D. render a salute
8.10.3.6.
128. During a retreat ceremony, uniformed military members not assigned to a formation face the flag or the music and, on the first note of retreat,
A. assume the position of attention and salute
*B. assume the position of parade rest
C. fall out
D. render a salute
8.10.3.7.
129. During a retreat ceremony, uniformed military members not assigned to a formation face the flag (if visible) or the music and assume the position of parade rest on the first note of retreat. On the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors”, they will
*A. assume the position of attention and salute
B. assume the position of parade rest in unison
C. fall out
D. execute an about face movement
8.10.3.7.
130. During a retreat ceremony, after the band plays retreat, the commander faces about and commands “Squadron (or appropriate unit), ATTENTION.” The commander then gives the command
A. "DISMISSED"
B. "Parade...REST"
*C. “Present, ARMS”
D. "Order...ARMS"
8.10.3.9.
131. During a retreat ceremony, after the band plays retreat, and the detail comes to the position of attention and presents arms, the band plays the national anthem, or the bugler plays “To the Colors.” At that time, the junior members of the flag security detail will
*A. lower the flag slowly and with dignity
B. raise the flag briskly
C. assume the position of parade rest in unison
D. present arms in unison
8.10.3.10.
132. During a retreat ceremony, as the band plays the national anthem, or the bugler plays “To the Colors”, the junior members of the flag security detail will slowly lower the flag as the detail presents arms. The commander executes order arms when
A. the flag reaches the top of the flag pole
B. the first note of retreat is played
*C. the last note of the music is played and the flag is securely grasped
D. all members assume the position of attention in unison
8.10.3.11.
133. Near the end of the retreat ceremony, the flag security detail folds the flag. When the flag is completely folded, only the blue field should be visible and it should be folded in the
*A. triangular shape of a cocked hat
B. rectangular shape of the U.S. constitution
C. fair and square shape of a pillow
D. packed manner of a parachute, ready to fly
8.10.3.12.
134. At the end of the retreat ceremony, when the flag is folded, the flag security detail, with the senior member on the right and the flag bearer in the center, marches to a position
*A. three paces from the commander (or officer of the day)
B. ten paces from the commander (or officer of the day)
C. on the leeward side of the flagpole
D. on the windward side of the flagpole
8.10.3.13.
135. At the end of the retreat ceremony, when the flag is folded, the flag security detail marches to a position three paces from the commander (or the officer of the day). The senior member salutes and reports
A. "Present...ARMS"
B. "DISMISSED"
C. "Sir (or Ma'am), all members present and or accounted for"
*D. “Sir (or Ma’am), the flag is secured”
8.10.3.13.
136. When practical, the detail lowering the flag should consist of an NCO and three airmen for the all-purpose flag and an NCO and _________ for the installation flag.
*A. five Airmen
B. six NCOs
C. seven senior NCOs
D. nine officers
8.10.4.1.
137. When lowering the flag, the detail is formed and marched to the flagstaff. The halyards are detached and attended from the
A. windward side
*B. leeward side
C. starboard side
D. port side
8.10.4.2.
138. When lowering the flag, on the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors,” detail members who are not lowering the flag execute
A. parade rest
B. about face
*C. present arms
D. order arms
8.10.4.3.
139. When lowering the flag, on the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors,” detail members who are not lowering the flag execute present arms. The senior detail member commands “Order, ARMS” when
A. the flag reaches the top of the flag pole
B. the flag has been folded into a triangular shape
C. the halyards are detached and attended from the leeward side
*D. the flag is low enough to be received
8.10.4.4.
140. When lowering the flag, if the flag is at half staff, the detail will first _____________ while retreat is sounded, and then lower the flag on the first note of the national anthem or “To the Colors”.
*A. briskly hoist the flag to the staff head
B. lower the flag and then raise it to the staff head
C. pause as the reason for flying the flag at halfmast is stated
D. pause for a moment of silence
8.10.4.4.
141. To render the pledge of allegiance when not in uniform, stand at attention facing the flag and
*A. remove any nonreligious headdress with the right hand over the heart
B. remain silent and render the military salute if outdoors
C. render the military salute while reciting the pledge
D. execute present arms when ordered by the senior member present
8.10.5.1.
142. When rendering the pledge of allegiance indoors, persons in uniform
A. wearing appropriate headdress should remain silent, face the flag, and salute if in formation
B. without headdress should stand at attention, remain silent, and face the flag
C. stand at attention and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
*D. both A and B
8.10.5.2.
143. Decoration ceremonies formally recognize service members for meritorious service, outstanding achievement, or heroism. Regardless of where the presentation is conducted, when should the ceremony be conducted?
*A. at the earliest possible date after approval of the decoration
B. on arrival at the next duty station
C. on the anniversary of the recipient's enlistment
D. at a time chosen by the recipient
8.11.2.1.
144. Decoration ceremonies formally recognize service members for meritorious service, outstanding achievement, or heroism. All military participants and attendees should wear the uniform specified by the host. What uniform should participating retired members wear?
A. retired members are not authorized to wear any uniform
*B. the blue uniform
C. the BDU or ABU
D. mess dress
8.11.2.1.
145. Although decoration ceremonies may differ slightly from one unit to another, they normally begin with the command
A. "Present...ARMS"
B. "Dress Right...DRESS"
*C. “ATTENTION TO ORDERS”
D. “PREPARE FOR INSPECTION”
8.11.2.2.
146. Promotions are significant events in the lives of military people. Since most promotions are effective the first day of the month, the promotion ceremony is customarily conducted
A. on the first day of the month the promotion is effective
B. on the first payday following the promotion date
C. on the payday before the effective date of promotion
*D. the last duty day before the promotion
8.11.3.1.
147. Unit commanders will honor all re-enlistees with a dignified reenlistment ceremony. Who is authorized to perform the ceremony?
*A. any active duty, reserve, guard, or retired commissioned officer
B. an active duty SNCO, SMSgt or above or commissioned officer
C. only the unit commander
D. only the base commander or delegated commissioned representative
8.11.4.1.
148. Unit commanders will honor all re-enlistees with a dignified reenlistment ceremony. Although the ceremony may be conducted in any place that lends dignity to the event, ___________ must form a backdrop for the participants.
A. the Air Force flag
*B. a United States flag
C. the Air Force Seal
D. a non-glare surface
8.11.4.1.
149. Unit commanders will honor all reenlistees with a dignified reenlistment ceremony. The core of the reenlistment ceremony is
A. the Air Force flag
*B. the Oath of Enlistment
C. the Air Force Seal
D. the Air Force song
8.11.4.2.
150. Recognition upon retirement is a long-standing tradition of military service. Anyone involved in planning a retirement should consult
*A. AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements
B. AFI 34-1201, Protocol
C. AFI 34-1202, Guide to Protocol
D. AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards
8.11.5.1.
151. In 1814, Francis Scott Key was so moved at seeing the Stars and Stripes waving after the British shelling of Baltimore's Fort McHenry that he wrote the words to
A. the Pledge of Allegiance
*B. the Star Spangled Banner
C. To the Colors
D. the Battle Hymn of the Republic
8.11.5.1.2.
152. In 1892, the flag inspired Francis Bellamy to write
*A. the Pledge of Allegiance
B. the Star Spangled Banner
C. To the Colors
D. the Battle Hymn of the Republic
8.11.5.1.2.
153. The only difference between a Dining-In and Dining-Out is that _________ may attend a Dining-Out.
A. nonmilitary spouses
B. friends
C. civilians
*D. all of these answers
8.12.1.1.
154. The Dining-In is a formal dinner for military members only. The present Dining-In format had its beginnings in the Air Corps when _________ held his famous wing dings.
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Stuart Symington
*C. General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold
D. General Carl Spaatz
8.12.1.1.
155. The Dining-In is a formal dinner for military members only. Military members who attend these ceremonies must wear
A. the battle dress uniform (BDU) or Airmen Battle Uniform (ABU)
B. the uniform of the day
*C. the mess dress or the semiformal uniform
D. any Air Force uniform
8.12.1.2.
156. Induction into the Order of the Sword is an honor reserved for
*A. people who have provided outstanding leadership and support to enlisted people
B. officers and NCOs who deserve recognition for academic achievement
C. enlisted members who have been selected for astronaut training
D. civilians in the Public Affairs field who have advanced the Air Force image
8.12.2.
157. For the purpose of drill, Air Force organizations are divided into
A. battalions, regiments, and numbered Air Forces
*B. elements, flights, squadrons, groups, and wings
C. lines, columns, blocks, and masses
D. lines, columns, formations, and flight
8.13.1.
158. A drill command is an oral order that usually has two parts:
A. the preparatory command and a visual accompaniment
*B. the preparatory command and the command of execution
C. the order and the uniform response
D. the order and the verbal command
8.13.3.1.
159. A drill command is an oral order that usually has two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution. The preparatory command
A. explains when the movement will be carried out
B. is given when one unit of the element must execute a different movement
C. is used to direct others to give commands
*D. explains what the movement will be
8.13.3.1.
160. A drill command is an oral order that usually has two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution. The command of execution
*A. explains when the movement will be carried out
B. is given when one unit of the element must execute a different movement
C. is used to direct others to give commands
D. explains what the movement will be
8.13.3.1.
161. In drill, a supplementary command
A. explains when the movement will be carried out
*B. is given when one unit of the element must execute a different movement
C. is used to direct others to give commands
D. explains what the movement will be
8.13.3.2.
162. In drill, an informational command has no preparatory command or command of execution and is not supplementary; this command
A. explains when the movement will be carried out
B. is given when one unit of the element must execute a different movement
*C. is used to direct others to give commands
D. explains what the movement will be
8.13.3.3.
163. This drill command helps develop confidence, self-reliance, assertiveness, and enthusiasm by making the individual recall, give, and execute proper commands:
A. preparatory command
B. command of execution
C. supplementary command
*D. mass command
8.13.3.4.
164. In drill, there are ____ positions of rest:
*A. four; parade rest, at ease, rest, and fall out
B. three; parade rest, rest, and attention
C. two; parade rest and fall out
D. five; attention, parade rest, present arms, order arms, and at ease
8.13.5.2.
165. There are four positions of rest: parade rest, at ease, rest, and fall out. On the command “AT EASE”, members of the formation
A. may relax in a standing position or break ranks but remain in the immediate area
B. will stand with heels 12 inches apart, with eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile
*C. relax in a standing position, keep the right foot in place, and remain silent
D. relax in a standing position, keep the right foot in place, and moderate speech is permitted
8.13.5.2.2.
166. There are four positions of rest: parade rest, at ease, rest, and fall out. On the command “REST”, members of the formation
A. may relax in a standing position or break ranks but remain in the immediate area
B. will stand with heels 12 inches apart, with eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile
C. relax in a standing position, with the right foot in place, and remain silent
*D. relax in a standing position, keep the right foot in place, with moderate speech permitted
8.13.5.2.3.
167. There are four positions of rest: parade rest, at ease, rest, and fall out. On the command “FALL OUT”, members of the formation
*A. may relax in a standing position or break ranks but remain in the immediate area
B. will stand with heels 12 inches apart, with eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile
C. relax in a standing position, with the right foot in place, and remain silent
D. relax in a standing position, keep the right foot in place, with moderate speech permitted
8.13.5.2.4.
168. The ______ is the basic drill unit and is composed of up to four elements.
*A. flight
B. squadron
C. wing
D. group
8.13.6.
169. In drill, what kind of formation does a flight form at the command of “FALL IN”?
A. open ranks formation
B. column formation
*C. line formation
D. flight formation
8.13.7.1.
170. On this command, Airmen will form a line formation and establish dress, cover, interval, and distance. Once established, they will individually execute an automatic ready front and remain at the position of attention.
A. ATTENTION
B. Dress Right...DRESS
*C. FALL IN
D. Parade...REST
8.13.7.2.
171. When Airmen fall in to form a line formation, they maintain a normal interval of __________ and a distance of _________.
A. 40 inches; arms length
B. 36 inches; elbow length
C. elbow length; 36 inches
*D. arms length; 40 inches
8.13.7.2.
172. The command “Open Ranks, MARCH” is only given to a formation when in line at normal interval. On the command “MARCH”,
A. the fourth rank stands fast and automatically executes dress right dress
B. the first rank stands fast and automatically executes dress right dress
C. the third rank takes one pace forward
*D. both A and C
8.13.8.1.
173. After an open ranks inspection, the flight commander calls the flight to attention and commands “Close Ranks, MARCH”. On the command “MARCH”,
A. the first rank stands fast
B. the fourth rank stands fast
C. the second rank takes one pace forward
*D. both A and C
8.13.8.3.
174. The primary mission of the base honor guard program is to employ, equip, and train Air Force members to
*A. provide professional military funeral honors for active duty members, retirees, and veterans
B. provide a forum for ceremony, tradition, and good fellowship and professional development
C. provide a formal ceremonial atmosphere at official and non-official Air Force events
D. represent the Air Force to the off-base, civilian community
8.14.1.
175. The Base Honor Guard Program is a mandatory Air Force program and is the responsibility of __________.
A. the communications squadron commander
*B. the installation commander
C. the Secretary of the Air Force
D. all Airmen
8.14.1.
176. The origins of the base honor guard can be traced to 1948 when Headquarters Command, U.S. Air Force, directed the creation of an elite ceremonial unit. The first base honor guard was activated
A. at Williams AFB, Arizona
*B. at Bolling Field, Washington DC
C. at Andrews AFB
D. at Ft Meade, Maryland
8.14.2.
177. In January 2000, public law was implemented, providing all veterans the right to a funeral ceremony that includes, at minimum,
A. the folding of a United States flag
B. the presentation of the flag to the veteran’s family
C. the playing of “Taps”
*D. all of these answers