Salute
United States Flag
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Protocol

Military Facts
100

Can u salute in PT Gear? True or false

True

100

Flags on stationary flag staffs are only saluted during which events?

Reveille, Retreat, or special ceremonies

100

When addressed by an Officer senior to them junior personnel shall do what?

Stand 

100

When the US Flag is displayed with Flags from other nations. How should the Flags appear?

Equal Size , Equal Height 

100

Which U.S military branch is the youngest, born in 1947?

What is The Air Force - basically the baby sibling who showed up late but got all the cool toys

200

When do Airmen salute indoors?

 Formally reporting to a Superior Officer and ceremonial events

200

What is the retreat anthem called?

To The Colors

200

What side do junior personnel walk or ride when accompanying a senior personnel?

Left side

200

What office should be contacted when hosting a distinguished visitor?

Protocol

200

What unusual mascot did the Air Force Academy adopt in 1959?

What is A Falcon - because apparently “giant jet engine” was already taken.

300

Airmen salute vehicles when distinguished by what?

Vehicle Plates and/or Flags 

300

What AFI address United States Flag protocol?

34-1201

300

Of the 3 SNCO Ranks which one has 3 terms of address?

Senior Master Sergeant 

300

What 3 things do u provide before asking a question to a guest speaker?

Your Name, Rank and Unit

300

Which president was the first to ride on the Air Force One?

What is Dwight D. Eisenhower’s plane - proving even presidents love free upgrades.

400

Other than the President and Vice President, what civilian are Airmen required to salute?

Secretary of defense, Department secretary and Medal Of Honor recipients 

400

During indoor ceremonies , Airmen stand at attention placing there hand over there heart wearing what?

Civilian Clothing 

400

Retirees will be addressed by their retired grade on what?

Official records and correspondents

400

What is the second verse of the Airmen’s Creed?

 I am a American Airmen.

My mission is to fly, fight and win.

I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor and a legacy of valor

400

Which U.S. state is home to Area 51, a site closely linked with Air Force testing?

What Is Nevada - where the Air Force insists it’s definitely just weather balloons.

500

When in military formation or work detail, who salutes the Officer?

Senior Member Of formation or detail 

500

Airmen salute the flag as it passes in front of them in a procession or parade, how many paces before and after the flag passes your position do you hold the salute

6 Paces

500

In what order do Senior personnel enter/exit aircraft or vehicle?

Enter last, Exit first

500

What command is giving at the start of a decoration ceremony?

Attention to orders

500

What nickname is commonly used for Air Force pilots who break the sound barrier?

What is Top Guns - even though technically that’s a Navy Movie

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