Saluting
Who should drop their salute first?
The senior officer
What is the basis of all customs and courtesies?
Respect
What kind of setting would you call the room to attention in?
A relaxed, non-class setting
When the National Anthem is played and you’re in uniform outdoors, what should you do?
Stand at attention and salute
When an officer addresses you, how should you answer them?
"Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am"
Do you salute military officers and international officers?
Yes
Where did our customs and courtesies come from?
Medieval knights
What rank does someone have to be to call a room to attention for them?
An officer of high rank than everyone in the room.
When indoors and the flag is being posted or retired, what should you do?
Stand at attention (no salute unless under arms)
How do you address a senior member NCO?
By their rank - not sir or ma'am
Do you salute when marching or in formation?
No, whoever is commanding your flight will salute for you.
When you salute someone, what are you showing respect to?
Their rank - your personal feelings about a person do not influence whether or not you should show them respect.
In groups, but not in formation, when a senior officer approaches, what should the first individual noticing the officer do?
What should you never let the flag touch?
The ground
If you are in uniform outdoors and a military vehicle with a visible officer insignia approaches, this is the proper courtesy.
Stand at attention and salute
When should you not salute?
- When you are not in uniform
- When you are indoors (unless reporting)
- When your hands are full
- In a no-salute zone (ex. a flight line)
Customs and courtesies help build what vital element of teamwork and unity in CAP
Esprit de corps
When walking next to an officer, what side should the lower ranking person walk on, and what is the exception to this?
The lower ranking person should walk on the left side, as the right is considered the position of honor; the exception to this is during inspections when the officer should walk on the left to better see the cadets.
Flags and national anthems of friendly foreign countries are shown what?
What is the primary regulation for customs and courtesies?
CAPP 151 is the main document, but details can also be found in CAPP 60-33
Do you salute an officer who is not in uniform?
Yes
How many ways does respect go?
Three: up, down, and across
If only senior members or officers are present, how would you call the room to attention?
"Ladies and gentlemen, the commander"
When passing a flag, how far away should you salute?
6 paces
If the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited when you are in uniform, what should you do?
Stand at attention and remain silent.