Back to AF PDG Chapter 8 - Military Customs and Courtesies
178. Protocol is
A. the set of rules prescribing good manners in official life and in ceremonies
B. an internationally recognized system of courtesy and respect
C. a code of traditional precedence, courtesy, and etiquette in matters of military, diplomatic, official and celebratory ceremonies
*D. all of these answers
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179. The goal of protocol is
A. to recognize superior personnel whether military, civilian, or diplomatic
B. to satisfy man's innate need to express subordinate and superior relationships
C. to demonstrate, in physical movement and practice, the nature of an interaction
*D. to avoid disputes, insults, embarrassment and distractions by following a set of objective and generally accepted criteria
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180. A distinguished visitor may be defined as
A. any general or flag officer or any government official equivalent to a brigadier general or above
B. any foreign military officer or civilian designated a DV by the Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA)
C. a visitor or group designated by the commander
*D. all of these answers
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181. Which of the following is normally recognized as a distinguished visitor?
*A. any general or flag officer or equivalent government official
B. any of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year during their tenure
C. the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
D. the installation Command Chief Master Sergeant
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182. Although the Air Force normally defines distinguished visitors as those holding the rank of general or civilian equivalent, at base level, the commander may confer DV status on
A. colonels and civilian equivalents
B. the Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
C. the Senior NCO of the Year
*D. both A and B
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183. The Order of the Sword is patterned after an order of chivalry founded during the Middle Ages:
*A. the Swedish Royal Order of the Sword
B. the Northern Crusades
C. King Arthur and the Round Table
D. the Knights of Columbus
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184. According to the history and background of the Order of the Sword, the rank of NCO was established
A. in the 17th century during the 30 Years War
*B. in the early 12th century
C. after the Spanish American war
D. before the war of 1812
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185. Ancient NCOs would honor their leader and pledge their loyalty by ceremoniously presenting him with a sword. The ceremony became known as
*A. the Royal Order of the Sword
B. the Grand Tatoo ceremony
C. the torch-lit celebration of allegiance
D. the Oath of Loyalty rite
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186. Ancient NCOs would honor their leaders by presenting him with a sword during a ceremony that became known as The Royal Order of the Sword. The first recorded use of it in the United States was
*A. in the 1860s when General Robert E. Lee was presented a sword by his command
B. when Lt Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest was presented a sword during the civil war
C. when Gen George Washington was honored for his actions at Valley Forge
D. to recognize Francis Scott Key for writing "the Star Spangled Banner"
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187. The Royal Order of the Sword ceremony was revised, updated, and adopted by __________ in 1967.
*A. Air Force NCOs
B. Brig Gen Roland J. Barnick
C. Gen Howell M. Estes II
D. the Chief of Staff, USAF
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188. The Royal Order of the Sword ceremony was revised, updated, and adopted by Air Force NCOs in 1967. The Order of the Sword was established by the Air Force enlisted force to
*A. honor senior officers, colonel or above, and civilian equivalents, for contributions to the Air Force enlisted force
B. recognize Senior NCOs for significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the Air Force
C. recognize enlisted members for significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the Air Force
D. commemorate meritorious service or acts of valor performed by Air Force members
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189. The _______________ is the highest honor and tribute NCOs can bestow upon an individual.
*A. Order of the Sword
B. Meritorious Service Medal
C. Medal of Honor
D. promotion to the next rank
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190. For the Order of the Sword ceremony, the only approved swords are
*A. at Air Force level (Air Force Sword) and MAJCOM level (MAJCOM sword)
B. the saber (Air Force level) and the cutlass (MAJCOM level)
C. the Katana samurai sword and the light sabre
D. the Celtic sword (MAJCOM level) and the Spartan sword (Air Force level)
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191. The only approved swords are at the Air Force level (Air Force Sword) and MAJCOM level (MAJCOM sword). The Air Force Sword is reserved for
*A. deserving senior leaders who serve outside the MAJCOM structure
B. deserving senior leaders who serve within the awarding MAJCOM
C. occasions recognizing enlisted contributions that benefit the entire Air Force
D. occasions recognizing enlisted contributions that benefit the awarding MAJCOM
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192. The only approved swords are at the Air Force level (Air Force Sword) and MAJCOM level (MAJCOM sword). The MAJCOM Sword is reserved for
*A. deserving senior leaders who serve within the awarding MAJCOM
B. deserving senior leaders who serve outside the MAJCOM structure
C. occasions recognizing enlisted contributions that benefit the entire Air Force
D. occasions recognizing enlisted contributions that benefit the awarding MAJCOM
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193. The only approved swords are at the Air Force level (Air Force Sword) and MAJCOM level (MAJCOM sword). Who maintains the Air Force Sword?
*A. the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
B. the MAJCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
C. the Secretary of the Air Force
D. the Chief of Staff, USAF
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194. The only approved swords are the Air Force level sword and the MAJCOM level sword. Who maintains the MAJCOM Sword?
A. the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
*B. the MAJCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
C. the Secretary of the Air Force
D. the Chief of Staff, USAF
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195. In addition to the guidance provided by AFI 36-2824, each MAJCOM establishes additional guidelines for the award of the Order of the Sword. What body is responsible for developing guidelines, nomination procedures, approval or disapproval of any nominations submitted, and protocol of the induction ceremony?
A. a forum consisting of at least three SNCOs and two senior officers
*B. an Order of the Sword committee
C. a forum composed of five voting members appointed by the MAJCOM commander
D. the Wing or base protocol office
8.18.3.
196. Depending on the level of award, who is known as the “keeper of the sword,” and usually chairs the Order of the Sword committee?
A. the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
B. the MAJCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
C. the Secretary of the Air Force
*D. both A and B
8.18.3.
197. The Order of the Sword induction ceremony is an evening affair and usually includes a social period, formal dinner, and induction ceremony. The required dress is
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
8.18.6.
198. The Order of the Sword induction ceremony usually includes a social period, formal dinner, and induction ceremony. Four key participants have speaking parts and other duties:
*A. the CMSgt of the mess, first sergeant, duty sergeant, and sergeant at arms
B. the guide, the flight sergeant, the commander, and the recipient
C. the speaker, the proctor, the keeper of the sword, and youngest enlisted member
D. president of the mess, distinguished visitor, arrangements NCO, and the commander
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199. Who maintains the official list of Order of the Sword recipients?
*A. the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
B. the MAJCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
C. the Secretary of the Air Force
D. the Keeper of the Sword
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