Customs & Courtesies
What is a custom?
A traditional practice or usual way of doing something.
Which hand is used to render the military salute?
Right hand.
What are the three stages of reporting to an officer or board?
Entrance, reporting, departure.
When walking with someone of higher rank, which side should you normally walk on?
Their left side.
Convert 7:00 a.m. to military time
0700
In the military, what does a courtesy express?
Consideration or respect for others.
Who normally salutes first: the junior-ranking or senior-ranking person?
Junior-ranking person.
Before entering an officer's office, what should you do first?
Make sure your phone is silent/off, then knock firmly.
What does RHIP stand for?
Rank Has Its Privileges.
Convert 3:00 p.m. to military time.
1500
Customs and courtesies help build these two qualities within a unit.
Morale and discipline.
When outdoors in uniform and you hear the National Anthem, what should you do?
Face the Colors—or the direction of the music if the Colors aren't visible—stand at attention, and salute.
About how far from the officer or board should you halt?
Approximately two paces.
When an officer or dignitary enters a room, what should cadets do?
Stand at attention; if several cadets are present, the first to notice calls the room to attention.
Convert 1930 to standard time.
7:30 p.m.
What does esprit de corps mean?
A common spirit of enthusiasm and devotion among members of a group.
If you're in formation and an officer approaches, who renders the salute?
The person in charge salutes for the formation.
If you were ordered to report, what reporting statement should you use?
“Sir/Ma'am, Cadet ___ reports as ordered.”
Why is using someone's proper military title considered a courtesy?
It shows respect for the person's rank and position.
What are midnight and noon in military time?
0000 and 1200
Why can military customs and courtesies contribute to mission success?
They reinforce respect for the chain of command, discipline, teamwork, and consistent behavior.
You're standing outdoors in a small group when an officer approaches. What should happen?
The first person to notice calls the group to attention; everyone faces the officer and salutes.
After being dismissed, describe the proper departure.
Come to attention, salute, wait for the salute to be returned, drop the salute, execute the appropriate facing movement, and depart directly.
According to the lesson, what do abusive or profane language and loss of temper demonstrate?
Lack of self-control and poor leadership/professionalism.
Convert both: 12:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
0015 and 1215