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August 4, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about AR 600-25. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PFC should be able to answer.

The episode is broken into 3 chapters:

The Pre-Test

The Lesson

Repetition

Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.

The questions we are going over are:

What traditional honors are performed on the Fourth of July?

What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial Day?

What specific award grants enlisted Soldiers the right to be saluted?

How many guns are fired to honor a U.S. President’s arrival or departure from an Army installation?

If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat style, should others salute the flag detail?

Who determines when reveille and retreat will sound on an installation?

Where should invited foreign troops be placed in U.S. dash led parades?

What is the duration of the bugle call “To the Colors”?

How should the Colors be displayed during parades or ceremonies?

What must be present during the firing of a salute?

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(00:00):
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 E4 specialist and above should know
as they get ready to become an NCO.
Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter and

(00:22):
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

(00:42):
pretest, the pretest chapter, question one.
What traditional honors are performed on the 4th of July?
A50 dash gun salute. Question 2.
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.

(01:08):
Question three. What specific award Grant's
enlisted soldiers the right to be saluted The Medal of Honor?
Question 4. How many guns are fired to honor
AUS president's arrival or departure from an Army
installation? 21 guns.

(01:30):
Question 5. If the flag is being lowered and
folded in cocked hat style, should others salute the flag
Detail? Yes.
Question six. Who determines when revelry and
retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Question 7 Where should invited

(01:55):
foreign troops be placed in US-led parades in positions of
honor after U.S. troops? Question 8 What is the duration
of the bugle call to the colors?Approximately 40 seconds.
Question 9 How should the colorsbe displayed during parades or

(02:19):
ceremonies in order of precedence with the US flag
first? Question 10 What must be present
during the firing of a salute? The national flag?
The Lesson Chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the

(02:40):
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.

(03:01):
What traditional honors are performed on the 4th of July?
A50 Dash Gun Salute On Independence Day AR-600-25
mandates that all installations capable of firing salutes
perform A50 dash gun salute, onefor each state in the Union.
This salute is fired at noon andserves as a tribute to the

(03:22):
nation's founding. It is part of the national
custom and honors both civilian heritage and military tradition.
Question 2. What military courtesy is
performed annually on Memorial Day?
A 21 dash gun salute at noon Memorial Day honors fallen
service members. AR-600-25 specifies that a 21

(03:47):
dash gun salute be fired at noonon this day.
In addition, installations should display the national flag
at half dash staff from revelly until noon, then briskly raise
it to full staff. These acts reflect solemn
respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Question three. What specific award grants

(04:08):
enlisted soldiers the right to be saluted?
The Medal of Honor They are 600-25 states that the Medal of
Honor is the only decoration that requires all military
personnel to render salutes to its recipients.
This includes enlisted soldiers and even those of lower rank
than the person saluting. It recognizes the recipients

(04:30):
bravery and sets them apart as an enduring example of heroism.
Question 4. How many guns are fired to honor
AUS President's arrival or departure from an Army
installation? 21 guns.
The president and former presidents receive a 21 dash gun
salute as the highest honor rendered by the military.

(04:52):
AR-600-25 directs that this salute is rendered when they
arrive and depart from Army installations, symbolizing the
nation's respect for its commander in Yes, AR-600-25

(05:14):
requires that military personnelsalute the flag when it is being
raised or lowered and when passing a flag detail carrying
unkissed colors. Even though the flag is being
folded after retreat, it is still a symbol of the nation and
should be accorded full militaryhonors until it is properly
cased. Question six.
Who determines when revelry and retreat will sound on an

(05:36):
installation? The Installation Commander The
installation commander sets the specific times for sounding
revelry and retreat based on local command discretion and
operational needs. AR-600-25 gives them authority
to manage ceremonial bugle calls, allowing them to tailor
customs to the rhythm of that installations daily routine.

(05:59):
Question 7. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed in US Dash LED parades in positions of honor
after U.S. troops? When foreign military personnel
are invited to participate in parades, they are 600-25
requires they be given places ofhonor following U.S. troops.

(06:20):
This practice honors their presence and maintains US
precedents, reinforcing diplomatic respect and military
alliance. Customs.
Question 8. What is the duration of the
bugle call to the colors? Approximately 40 seconds, while
AR-600-25 does not give the exact length in seconds to the

(06:42):
color is a bugle call that lastsaround 40 seconds.
In performance, it immediately follows retreat and accompanies
the lowering of the flag. Its purpose is to render honors
to the nation when the national anthem is not played.
Question 9. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of

(07:04):
precedence with the US flag? First, AR-600-25 specifies that
during parades and ceremonies, the US flag is always displayed
in the position of highest honor, usually the right or
front. It is followed by the flags of
the Army, other services, and foreign allies in specific
order. Organizational and regimental

(07:26):
colors are included per protocol, reinforcing national
and unit pride. Question 10.
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag AR-600-25 states that the US flag must be
displayed during the firing of salutes, especially when
honoring national days or dignitaries.

(07:49):
If the national flag is not present, the salute should not
be fired. This requirement ensures the
action is clearly tied to national honor.
The repetition chapter If it took you a second to answer
those questions, would recommendstaying around for a rapid fire
for the repetition chapter. Feel free to move on to the next

(08:10):
difficulty anytime you feel likeyou have this down.
What traditional honors are performed on the 4th of July?
A50 dash gun salute. What military courtesy is
performed annually on Memorial Day?
A 21 dash gun salute at noon. What specific award grants
enlisted soldiers the right to be saluted?

(08:32):
The Medal of Honor. How many guns are fired to honor
AUS president's arrival or departure from an Army
installation? 21 guns.
If the flag is being lowered andfolded in cocked hat style,
should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when revelry and
Retreat will sound on an installation?

(08:54):
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of

(09:15):
precedence with the US flag first.
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag. What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.

(09:38):
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor.
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an Army installation?
21 guns. If the flag is being lowered and
folded in cocked hat style, should others salute the flag?
Detail? Yes.

(10:01):
Who determines when revelry and retreat will sound on an
installation? The installation commander.
Where should invited foreign troops be placed?
In US dash LED parades in positions of honor after U.S.
troops? What is the duration of the
bugle Call to the colors? Approximately 40 seconds.

(10:22):
How should the colors be displayed during parades or
ceremonies in order of precedence with the US flag?
First? What must be present during the
firing of a salute? The national flag.
What traditional honors are performed on the 4th of July?
A50 dash gun salute. What military courtesy is
performed annually on Memorial Day?

(10:44):
A 21 dash gun salute at noon. What specific award grants
enlisted soldiers the right to be saluted?
The Medal of Honor. How many guns are fired to honor
AUS president's arrival or departure from an Army
installation? 21 guns.
If the flag is being lowered andfolded in cocked hat style,

(11:06):
should others salute the flag? Detail?
Yes. Who determines when revelry and
retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed in US-led parades?
In positions of honor after U.S.troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?

(11:28):
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag first.
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag. What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(11:51):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor?
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an Army installation?
21 guns If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat

(12:16):
style, should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when Revelry and
Retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?

(12:39):
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag? First?
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag? What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(13:01):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor How many guns
are fired to honor AUS President's arrival or departure
from an Army installation? 21 guns.

(13:24):
If the flag is being lowered andfolded in cocked hat style,
should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when revelry and
retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US Dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops, what is the duration of

(13:47):
the bugle call to the colors? Approximately 40 seconds.
How should the colors be displayed during parades or
ceremonies in order of precedence with the US flag
first, what must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag. What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(14:12):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor?
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an Army installation?
21 guns If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat

(14:37):
style, should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when Revelry and
Retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?

(15:00):
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag? First?
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag? What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(15:23):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor How many guns
are fired to honor AUS President's arrival or departure
from an Army installation? 21 guns.

(15:45):
If the flag is being lowered andfolded in cocked hat style,
should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when revelry and
retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US Dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops, what is the duration of

(16:08):
the bugle call to the colors? Approximately 40 seconds.
How should the colors be displayed during parades or
ceremonies in order of precedence with the US flag
first, what must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag. What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(16:33):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor?
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an Army installation?
21 guns If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat

(16:58):
style, should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when Revelry and
Retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?

(17:22):
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag? First?
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag? What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(17:44):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor How many guns
are fired to honor AUS President's arrival or departure
from an Army installation? 21 guns.

(18:06):
If the flag is being lowered andfolded in cocked hat style,
should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when revelry and
retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US Dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops, what is the duration of

(18:30):
the bugle call to the colors? Approximately 40 seconds.
How should the colors be displayed during parades or
ceremonies in order of precedence with the US flag
first, what must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag. What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(18:55):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor?
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an Army installation?
21 guns If the flag is being lowered and folded in cocked hat

(19:20):
style, should others salute the flag detail?
Yes. Who determines when Revelry and
Retreat will sound on an installation?
The installation commander. Where should invited foreign
troops be placed? In US dash LED parades in
positions of honor after U.S. troops?
What is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?

(19:43):
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag? First?
What must be present during the firing of a salute?
The national flag? What traditional honors are
performed on the 4th of July? A50 dash gun salute.

(20:05):
What military courtesy is performed annually on Memorial
Day? A 21 dash gun salute at noon.
What specific award grants enlisted soldiers the right to
be saluted? The Medal of Honor.
How many guns are fired to honorAUS president's arrival or
departure from an army installation?

(20:25):
21 guns. If the flag is being lowered and
folded in cocked hat style, should others salute the flag
detail? Yes.
Who determines when revelry and retreat will sound on an
installation? The installation commander.
Where should invited foreign troops be placed?
In US Dash LED parades in positions of honor after U.S.

(20:48):
troops, what is the duration of the bugle call to the colors?
Approximately 40 seconds. How should the colors be
displayed during parades or ceremonies in order of
precedence with the US flag first, what must be present
during the firing of a salute? The national flag?

(21:10):
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