Customs & Courtesies
When is it ok for an officer not to return a salute?
When the officer is encumbered, i.e. both hands are full. (A head nod and reply greeting is acceptable in lieu of a return salute)
Who was 1st President of the United States?
President George Washington
Who said, "I have not yet begun to fight!" during a Naval battle during the Revolutionary War.
John Paul Jones
Which is the newest Military Service Branch?
Space Force
In addition to saluting, what else should a cadet do when walking past an officer?
Offer a greeting (i.e. good morning/evening, Sir/Ma'am
Who was president during the Civil War?
President Abraham Lincoln
Who said, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" and "Lost time is never found again" Was it George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
What year was the 250th anniversary of the US Army
2025
When an officer is approaching you while walking outside, how many paces away should the officer be from you before you render a salute? 25 paces/125 ft, 50 paces/250 ft, or 6 paces/30 ft
6 paces/30 ft
What is the birthday of the United States?
July 4, 1776
Who said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Was it Einstein, President George Washington, or President Abraham Lincoln
Einstein
What year will the US Air Force turn 80 years old?
2027
Which flag should be raised, and which flag should be lowered when the Color Guard present the colors during the National Anthem
American Flag should not be lowered, the State flag should be lowered.
What is the Birthday of the US Air Force
Sep 18, 1947
Who said, "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Was it Einstein, President George Washington, or President Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln
Which branch of the military has the most active duty personnel, and which has the least?
Army most, Space Force least
When taller tapping, which hand should you use to tap the person on the shoulder in front of you?
Right Hand
When was WWI? A. July 28, 1944, to November 11, 1958. B. July 10, 1805, to November 11, 1925. C. July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918
C. July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918
Who's last words before his 1776 execution by the British were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
Nathan Hale
What is a "Smart" missile.
It is a precision guided munition and uses technology such as GPS, infrared, or laser for guidance to hit its target with precision.