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NCO Board Customs and Courtesies, AR 600-25 Part 1

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This deck covers key questions and answers related to military customs and courtesies as outlined in AR 600-25, including saluting protocols, flag etiquette, and ceremonial honors.

What Publication Covers Customs and Courtesies?

AR 600-25
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Term
Definition
What Publication Covers Customs and Courtesies?
AR 600-25
What does AR 600-25 Cover?
Military Customs and Courtesies but the Official Title is “Salutes, Honors and Visits of Courtesy”
Para 1-5 When must Army personnel in uniform are required to salute?
when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute
Para 1-5 Who will Salute first?
The junior person shall salute first
Para 1-5 What should Accompany the rendering of the hand salute?
an appropriate greeting such as, “Good Morning, Sir” or “Good Morning, Ma’am”
Para 1-5 When will personnel Salute indoors?
when reporting to a superior officer

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TermDefinition
What Publication Covers Customs and Courtesies?
AR 600-25
What does AR 600-25 Cover?
Military Customs and Courtesies but the Official Title is “Salutes, Honors and Visits of Courtesy”
Para 1-5 When must Army personnel in uniform are required to salute?
when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute
Para 1-5 Who will Salute first?
The junior person shall salute first
Para 1-5 What should Accompany the rendering of the hand salute?
an appropriate greeting such as, “Good Morning, Sir” or “Good Morning, Ma’am”
Para 1-5 When will personnel Salute indoors?
when reporting to a superior officer
Para 1-5 When is it required to Salute Officers in Official Vehicles?
When recognized individually by rank or identifying vehicle plates and/or flags
Para 1-5 When would you not Salute an Officer in a Vehicle?
When military personnel are acting as drivers of a moving vehicle, they should not initiate a salute
Para 1-5 Who is required to Salute an Officer while they are driving in a POV?
Only Gate Guards; unless duties are of such a nature as to make the salute impractical
Para 1-5 Who will be saluted by Army personnel in uniform?
The President of the United States
Para 1-5 What are the Six situations when Salutes not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate?
(1) In civilian attire. (2) Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere. (3) Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable. (4) Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard. (5) In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances. (6) In the ranks of a formation.
Para 1-6 Is the flag of the United States dipped by way of salute or compliment?
No
Para 1-6 When will organizational color be dipped in Salute?
in all military ceremonies while the national anthem of the United States, “To the Colors,” or a foreign national anthem is being played, and when rendering honors to organizations and individuals for which the military ceremony is being conducted
Para 1-6 Will the U.S. Army flag be dipped?
The U.S. Army flag is an organizational color and as such is also dipped
Para 1-6 Who is required to be present to salute with cannon?
A Commissioned Officer
Para 1-7 When will a Salute with Cannon NOT be fired?
between retreat and reveille, on Sundays, or on national holidays (excluding Memorial Day and Independence Day) unless, at the discretion of the commander directing the honors, international courtesy, or the occasion requires an exception.
Para 1-7 What does salute to the Union consists of?
1 gun for each State
Para 1-7 How many Guns are required for national salute and the salute to a national flag?
21
Para 1-7 What should always be displayed at the time of firing a salute?
The flag of the United States, or national color
Para 1-10 How must the national flag will be displayed on Memorial Day?
At half staff from reveille until noon at all Army installations then Immediately before noon, the band, if one is available, will play an appropriate musical selection, and at 1200 hours the national salute (21 guns) will be fired at all installations