Air Force, Space Force, Army, Marines Officer Ranks
Navy + Coast Guard Officer ranks
Squadron Marching Procedures
Code of Conduct
Shuffled
100

This officer holds the rank of O-1 and wears a single gold bar.

What is a Second Lieutenant?

100

0-1 in the Navy/Coast Guard Insignia: One Gold Bar

What is an ensign?

100

This command is given by B & C flight when the squadron commander is calling a Column Left (Right). 

What is "Continue to march"?

100

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

What is Article 1?

100

This Officer holds the rank of 0-2 in the U.S Space Force. The insignia is one silver bar

What is a First Lieutenant? 

200

This rank is an O-7. The insignia is one silver star

What is a Brigadier General?

200

Rank: 0-2 Insignia: 1 silver bar

What is a lieutenant Junior Grade?

200

During road crossings, the squadron commander halts and deploys road guards, each flight rotates guards using a tap-out system, and the command “Roadguards, IN” is used once all flights have crossed.

What is road guard procedures?

200

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

What is Article 2?

200

This officer holds the rank 0-6 in the U.S Army. This insignia is a silver eagle. 

What is a Colonel?

300

Rank: 0-4 Insignia:gold oak leaf

What is a Major?

300

Rank: 0-7 Insignia: 1 silver star

What is a rear admiral lower half?

300

This command is given by the squadron commander to stop rolling cadence. 

What is “Suspend Rolling Cadence” ?

300

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in every way.

What is Article 4?

300

This officer holds the rank of 0-10 in the U.S NAVY and the insignia is 4 silver stars.

What is an Admiral?

400

Rank: 0-10 Insignia: 4 silver stars

What is a General?

400

Rank: 0-9 Insignia 3 silver stars

What is a Vice Admiral?

400

The deputy salutes the squadron commander, who returns the salute and falls out. Flight commanders and guidon bearers fall out, Flt. deputies move three paces in front of their flights, and the squadron deputy says “DISMISS YOUR FLIGHTS” and the Flt. Deputes then about face and say “DISMISSED.”


What is dismissing the squadron procedures?

400

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

What is Article 5?

400

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

What is Article 3 of the Code of Conduct?

500

Rank: 0-8 Insignia: 2 silver stars

What is a Major General?

500

Rank: 0-8 Insignia: 2 silver stars

What is a rear admiral upper half?

500

Which people say this 

“_____ element, all present” or “_____ element, __ persons absent”

Who is Element leaders?

500

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

What is Article 6?

500

This 2 squadron procedures are both done in line formation.

What is dismissing and forming the squadron?

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