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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 E2 PrivateSecond Class and above should
know shortly after arriving to their first duty station.
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Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter,
and 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
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confident to move on. Let's get started with the
pretest, the pretest chapter. Question One What AR covers
salutes, Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Question 2 Under what conditionsare salutes rendered while
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indoors during reporting? Question 3.
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
Unknown. Question 4IN what circumstances
would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
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information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
Question 5. When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side? Question 6.
What music is played during flagraising and lowering ceremonies?
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Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
Question 7. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors when under
arms? Question 8.
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle when the
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vehicle is not an official vehicles with rank
identification? Question 9.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
owned vehicle? No.
The lesson chapter. If you feel confident in your
answers in the pretest, skip this episode and move on to the
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next episode where the questionswill 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 AR
covers salutes, honors, and courtesy?
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AR-600-25AR-600-25 is titled Salutes, Honors and Courtesy and
governs the rendering of salutes, ceremonial customs, and
courtesies within the Army. It details everything from when
and how to salute to flag protocol, gun salutes, and
funeral honors. Its purpose is to standardize
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respectful conduct across ranks and situations, preserving
tradition and discipline in military life.
Question 2. Under what conditions are
salutes rendered while indoors during reporting?
According to AR-600-25, salutingindoors is generally not
required unless a soldier is reporting to a superior officer
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or when required during ceremonies.
This includes entering an officer's office or approaching
the podium during a formal occasion.
This rule maintains military decorum without excessive
saluting indoors, while still marking moments of significance
like reporting procedures. Question 3.
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
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Unknown AR-600-25 states the hand salute likely originated
from the practice of raising a helmet visor to show 1's
identity and show no hostile intent.
Over time, this evolved into removing your hat, tipping the
brim of your head downward, merely touching the brim, and
now the modern hand salute, a universal symbol of respect and
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trust among military personnel. However, there are other
theories as to where the salute came from, including raising the
hand to show you have no weaponsin your hand nor up your sleeve.
Question 4IN what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers
exchange salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
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enlisted president of a board? Normally, enlisted personnel do
not salute each other. However, there are 600-25 allows
for exceptions, such as when a recipient of the Medal of Honor
is recognized or when 1 soldier is acting in an official
position of authority where protocol dictates.
These exceptions maintain the dignity of formal honors while
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respecting unique accomplishments.
Question 5. When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side, AR-600-25 states that a junior walks to
the left of a senior when accompanying them.
This tradition comes from the historical practice of keeping
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the seniors right hand free, typically their sword hand, and
it remains a symbol of respect. This rule also aligns with
marching protocol and ceremonialformation.
Question 6. What music is played during flag
raising and lowering ceremonies?Revoli for raising, retreat, and
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to the color for lowering As outlined in AR-600-25.
Revoli is played when the flag is raised in the morning, while
retreat signals the end of the duty day and is immediately
followed by to the color as the flag is lowered.
These bugle calls structure the military day and signal
respectful behavior from all personnel.
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Question 7. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors when under
arms? AR-600-25 states that personnel
under arms carrying a weapon or wearing a duty belt with a
sidearm do not remove their headgear indoors when reporting.
Being under arms is considered an extension of duty status and
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ceremonial readiness, and the headgear remains on as a part of
the uniform. Question 8.
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle when the
vehicle is not an official? Vehicles with rank
identification According to AR-600-25, soldiers do not
render salutes to vehicles unless they can clearly identify
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that the vehicle carries A commissioned officer, such as
through distinguishing plates orflags.
This prevents improper saluting and focuses honors on known
authority. Question 9.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
owned vehicle? No AR-600-25 states that salutes
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are not required to be rendered to officers in privately owned
vehicles unless they can be positively identified.
Most civilian dash style POV's do not display rank identifiers,
so saluting is not expected unless the officer is clearly
visible and recognizable. What AR covers salutes?
Honors and courtesy AR-600-25. Under what conditions are
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salutes rendered while indoors during reporting?
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
Unknown. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
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you walk on? On their left side?
What music is played during flagraising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors? When under arms?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle?
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When the vehicle is not an official vehicles with rank
identification, are soldiers required to salute an officer
driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What AR covers salutes? Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors
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during reporting? Where does the custom of the
hand salute come from? Unknown.
In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
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On their left side, What music is played during flag raising
and lowering ceremonies? Revelry for raising retreat and
to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors?
When under arms? When should a soldier not salute
an officer in a vehicle when thevehicle is not an official
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Vehicles with rank identification.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
owned vehicle? No What AR covers salutes?
Honors and courtesy AR-600-25. 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. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
you walk on? On their left side, what music
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is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors? When under arms?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle When the
vehicle is not an official Vehicles with rank
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identification. Are soldiers required to salute
an officer driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What? AR covers salutes, Honors and
courtesy AR-600-25. 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. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
you walk on? On their left side, What music
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is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors When under arms.
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle?
When the vehicle is not an official Vehicles with rank
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identification. Are soldiers required to salute
an officer driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What AR covers salutes? Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors
during reporting? Where does the custom of the
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hand salute come from? Unknown.
In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side? What music is played during flag
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raising and lowering ceremonies?Revelry for raising retreat and
to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors?
When under arms? When should a soldier not salute
an officer in a vehicle? When the vehicle is not an
official vehicles with rank identification, are soldiers
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required to salute an officer driving a privately owned
vehicle? No What AR covers salutes?
Honors and courtesy AR-600-25. Under what conditions are
salutes rendered while indoors during reporting?
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
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Unknown. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
you walk on? On their left side, What music
is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?
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Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors? When under arms?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle when the
vehicle is not an official Vehicles with rank
identification. Are soldiers required to salute
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an officer driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What AR covers salutes? Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors?
During reporting? Where does the custom of the
hand salute come from? Unknown.
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In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side, what music is played during flag raising
and lowering ceremonies? Revelry for raising retreat and
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to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors?
When under arms? When should a soldier not salute
an officer in a vehicle When thevehicle is not an official
Vehicles with rank identification.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
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owned vehicle? No What?
AR covers salutes, Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors?
During reporting? Where does the custom of the
hand salute come from? Unknown.
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In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side, What music is played during flag raising
and lowering ceremonies? Revelry for raising retreat and
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to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors When under
arms. When should a soldier not salute
an officer in a vehicle? When the vehicle is not an
official Vehicles with rank identification.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
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owned vehicle? No What AR covers salutes?
Honors and courtesy AR-600-25. Under what conditions are
salutes rendered while indoors during reporting?
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
Unknown. In what circumstances would 2
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enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
you walk on? On their left side?
What music is played during flagraising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry 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?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle?
When the vehicle is not an official vehicles with rank
identification, are soldiers required to salute an officer
driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What AR covers salutes? Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
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Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors
during reporting? Where does the custom of the
hand salute come from? Unknown.
In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
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higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side, What music is played during flag raising
and lowering ceremonies? Revelry for raising retreat and
to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors?
When under arms? When should a soldier not salute
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an officer in a vehicle when thevehicle is not an official
Vehicles with rank identification.
Are soldiers required to salute an officer driving a privately
owned vehicle? No What AR covers salutes?
Honors and courtesy AR-600-25. Under what conditions are
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salutes rendered while indoors? During reporting?
Where does the custom of the hand salute come from?
Unknown. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should
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you walk on? On their left side, what music
is played during flag raising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors? When under arms?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle When the
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vehicle is not an official Vehicles with rank
identification. Are soldiers required to salute
an officer driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What? AR covers salutes, Honors and
courtesy AR-600-25. 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. In what circumstances would 2
enlisted soldiers exchange salutes when reporting
information or reporting to an enlisted president of a board?
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 flagraising and lowering ceremonies?
Revelry for raising retreat and to the color for lowering.
When is it acceptable not to remove your headgear when
reporting indoors When under arms?
When should a soldier not salutean officer in a vehicle when the
vehicle is not an official Vehicles with rank
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identification. Are soldiers required to salute
an officer driving a privately owned vehicle?
No What AR covers salutes? Honors and courtesy AR-600-25.
Under what conditions are salutes rendered while indoors
during reporting? Where does the custom of the
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hand salute come from? Unknown.
In what circumstances would 2 enlisted soldiers exchange
salutes when reporting information or reporting to an
enlisted president of a board? When walking with someone of
higher rank, which side should you walk on?
On their left side? What music is played during flag
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raising and lowering ceremonies?Revelry for raising retreat and
to the color for lowering. When is it acceptable not to
remove your headgear when reporting indoors?
When under arms? When should a soldier not salute
an officer in a vehicle? When the vehicle is not an
official vehicles with rank identification, are soldiers
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required to salute an officer driving a privately owned
vehicle? No, that's it for today's
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