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Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast, where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about customs and
courtesies that every E3 PrivateFirst Class and above should
know shortly after leaving BasicTraining.
Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter and
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if you confidently answer every question, move on to the next
most difficult episode and test yourself there.
If you didn't, stick around and start the lesson chapter where
we will teach you each of the answers in the lesson phase.
Then we'll repeat each question rapid dash fire until you feel
confident to move on. Let's get started with the
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pretest, the pretest chapter question one.
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
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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. Question 2.
When is the US Army song required to be played at the
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conclusion of ceremonies? Question three.
Are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No Question 4. May enlisted soldiers receive an
honor that requires others to salute them?
Yes. Question 5.
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When is the flag raised? During the playing of revelry at
the first note of revelly. Question 6.
What happens at the last note ofretreat to the colors is played
and the flag is lowered? Question 7.
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Which individuals are honored with full military funeral
honors, active duty Medal of Honor recipients and eligible
retirees? Question 8 In what order do
personnel exit a military vehicle?
The senior exits last. Question 9 Is the US flag ever
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dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No Question 10. What defines when a soldier is
considered under arms, carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt?
The lesson chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
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pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you. The Soldier.
Question one. What are six instances where
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saluting is not required betweensubordinates 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
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public places such as theatres, churches, and in public
conveyances in the ranks of a formation.
These exceptions are in place tomaintain safety, efficiency, and
practicality in certain environments or duties.
These exceptions are not meant to diminish the respect owed to
rank, but to ensure that courtesies are rendered
appropriately and without disrupting duties or safety.
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For example, a soldier carrying heavy equipment or engaged in a
physically demanding task shouldnot compromise safety to salute.
Similarly, in a church service or on a bus, saluting may be
inappropriate or impractical. When in formation, individual
soldiers do not salute. Instead, the person in charge
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renders the appropriate honors on behalf of the formation.
Understanding these exceptions help soldiers apply military
courtesy in a disciplined and contextually appropriate way,
reinforcing professionalism while maintaining operational
effectiveness. Question 2.
When is the US Army song required to be played at the
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conclusion of ceremonies? According to AR-600-25, the Army
song, officially titled The ArmyGoes Rolling Along, is played at
the conclusion of ceremonies, particularly those involving
multiple service branches. It follows the playing of the
national anthem and songs of other military branches in order
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of precedence. This tradition fosters Esprit de
corps and honors the service. Question three.
Are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No AR-600-25 specifies that individuals in custody or
serving punishment as a prisonerdo not render salutes.
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This includes those under guard or confinement.
The loss of military honors, like saluting, reflects the
forfeiture of certain privilegesdue to disciplinary status.
Question 4. May enlisted soldiers receive an
honor that requires others to salute them?
Yes, According to AR-600-25, enlisted soldiers who are
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awarded the Medal of Honor are entitled to salutes regardless
of their rank. This is a unique case where the
honor earned transcends the traditional rank dash based
customs acknowledging extraordinary acts of valor.
Question 5. When is the flag raised during
the playing of revelry? At the first note of revelly,
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Per AR-600-25, the flag should be raised briskly.
At the first note of revelly, all personnel stop and render
honors. At that moment, uniformed
individual salute and vehicles come to a halt.
This custom begins the official duty day and marks national
pride and discipline. Question 6.
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What happens at the last note ofretreat to the colors is played
and the flag is lowered? AR-600-25 dictates that after
the last note of retreat, the bugle call to the color is
played, during which the flag isslowly and respectfully lowered.
This practice concludes the dutyday and is a moment of military
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reflection and national respect.Question 7.
Which individuals are honored with full military funeral
honors, active duty Medal of Honor recipients, and eligible
retirees? AR-600-25 states that full
military funeral honors include a nine dash member detail
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consisting of a firing party, pallbearers, and a bugler and
are authorized for soldiers who die on active duty, except those
serving for training only retirees and Medal of Honor
recipients. These honors represent the
Army's final demonstration of respect for a Soldiers service
and sacrifice. Question 8IN what order do
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personnel exit a military vehicle?
The senior exits last. AR-600-25 directs that the
senior member is the last to enter and the first to exit a
military vehicle. This custom demonstrates respect
for the senior status and ensures that subordinates are in
position to assist and salute, if necessary, as the senior
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exits. Question 9.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No AR-600-25 explicitly states that the flag of the United
States is never dipped by way ofsalute or complement.
This policy reflects national sovereignty and pride.
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U.S. military personnel and installations may dip unit
colors or organizational flags in ceremonies, but the national
flag remains upright at all times.
Question 10. What defines when a soldier is
considered under arms, carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt?
AR-600-25 defines under arms as being equipped with a weapon or
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wearing equipment that suggests you are prepared for duty
involving a weapon, such as a duty belt.
Soldiers under arms are requiredto salute while covered and
remain in headgear indoors, reflecting combat readiness and
formal discipline. The repetition chapter, if it
took you a second to answer those questions, would recommend
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staying around for a rapid fire for the repetition chapter.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. What are six instances where
saluting is not required Betweensubordinates and superiors in
civilian attire? Engaged in routine work if the
salute would interfere. Carrying articles with both
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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.
When is the US Army song required to be played?
At the conclusion of ceremonies,are prisoners allowed to render
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salutes? No May enlisted soldiers receive
an honor that requires others tosalute them?
Yes. When is the flag raised During
the playing of revelry? At the first note of revelry,
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? In what order do personnel exit
a military vehicle? The senior exits last.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No What defines when a soldier is considered under arms,
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carrying a weapon, or wearing a duty belt?
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
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present a safety hazard. In public places such as
theaters, churches, and in public conveyances in the ranks
of a formation. When is the US Army song
required to be played? At the conclusion of ceremonies,
are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No May enlisted soldiers receivean honor that requires others to
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salute them? Yes.
When is the flag raised During the playing of reveille?
At the first note of reveille, what happens?
At the last note of retreat to the colors is played and the
flag is lowered? Which individuals are honored
with full military funeral honors, active duty, Medal of
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Honor recipients and eligible retirees?
In what order do personnel exit a military vehicle?
The senior exits last. Is the US flag ever dipped as a
sign of salute or courtesy? No What defines when a soldier
is considered under arms, carrying a weapon, or wearing a
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duty belt? What are six instances where
saluting is not required Betweensubordinates 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.
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In public places such as theaters, churches, and in
public conveyances in the ranks of a formation.
When is the US Army song required to be played?
At the conclusion of ceremonies,are prisoners allowed to render
salutes? No May enlisted soldiers receive
an honor that requires others tosalute them?
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Yes. When is the flag raised During
the playing of revelry? At the first note of revelry,
what happens? At the last note of retreat to
the colors is played and the flag is lowered?
Which individuals are honored with full military funeral
honors, active duty, Medal of Honor recipients and eligible
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retirees? In what order do personnel exit
a military vehicle? The senior exits last.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No What defines when a soldier is considered under arms,
carrying a weapon, or wearing a duty belt?
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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
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theaters, churches, and in public conveyances in the ranks
of a formation. When is the US Army song
required to be played? At the conclusion of ceremonies,
are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No May enlisted soldiers receivean honor that requires others to
salute them? Yes.
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When is the flag raised During the playing of revelry?
At the first note of revelry, what happens?
At the last note of retreat to the colors is played and the
flag is lowered? 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. Is the US flag ever dipped as a
sign of salute or courtesy? No What defines when a soldier
is considered under arms, carrying a weapon, or wearing a
duty belt? What are six instances where
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saluting is not required Betweensubordinates 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
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public conveyances in the ranks of a formation.
When is the US Army song required to be played?
At the conclusion of ceremonies,are prisoners allowed to render
salutes? No May enlisted soldiers receive
an honor that requires others tosalute them?
Yes. When is the flag raised During
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the playing of revelry? At the first note of revelry,
what happens? At the last note of retreat to
the colors is played and the flag is lowered?
Which individuals are honored with full military funeral
honors, active duty, Medal of Honor recipients and eligible
retirees? In what order do personnel exit
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a military vehicle? The senior exits last.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No What defines when a soldier is considered under arms,
carrying a weapon, or wearing a duty belt?
What are six instances where saluting is not required Between
subordinates and superiors in civilian attire?
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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. When is the US Army song
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required to be played? At the conclusion of ceremonies,
are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No May enlisted soldiers receivean honor that requires others to
salute them? Yes.
When is the flag raised During the playing of reveille?
At the first note of reveille, what happens?
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At the last note of retreat to the colors is played and the
flag is lowered? Which individuals are honored
with full military funeral honors, active duty, Medal of
Honor recipients and eligible retirees?
In what order do personnel exit a military vehicle?
The senior exits last. Is the US flag ever dipped as a
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sign of salute or courtesy? No What defines when a soldier
is considered under arms, carrying a weapon, or wearing a
duty belt? What are six instances where
saluting is not required Betweensubordinates and superiors in
civilian attire? Engaged in routine work if the
salute would interfere. Carrying articles with both
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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.
When is the US Army song required to be played?
At the conclusion of ceremonies,are prisoners allowed to render
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salutes? No May enlisted soldiers receive
an honor that requires others tosalute them?
Yes. When is the flag raised During
the playing of reveille? At the first note of reveille,
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? In what order do personnel exit
a military vehicle? The senior exits last.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No What defines when a soldier is considered under arms,
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carrying a weapon, or wearing a duty belt?
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
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present a safety hazard. In public places such as
theaters, churches, and in public conveyances in the ranks
of a formation. When is the US Army song
required to be played? At the conclusion of ceremonies,
are prisoners allowed to render salutes?
No May enlisted soldiers receivean honor that requires others to
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salute them? Yes.
When is the flag raised During the playing of reveille?
At the first note of reveille, what happens?
At the last note of retreat to the colors is played and the
flag is lowered? Which individuals are honored
with full military funeral honors?
Active duty, Medal of Honor recipients and eligible
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retirees. In what order do personnel exit
a military vehicle? The senior exits last.
Is the US flag ever dipped as a sign of salute or courtesy?
No, What defines when a soldier is considered under arms,
carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt?
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