Wearing the Uniform
What actions do you take if you are outdoors in uniform and you hear the national anthem?
You face the flag (or the music if the flag is not visible), stand at attention, and render the hand salute from the first note to the last.
How many counts are in the hand salute movement?
One
The President and Vice President receive a 21-gun salute as a matter of courtesy.
False. The president recieves 21 and the vice-president receives a 19-gun salute.
In what year did Congress declare "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem of the U.S.?
1931
The government in the US operates under a system of ______ democracy.
Representative
Where is the nameplate place on the male uniform?
On the right pocket between the top pocket seam and the top of the pocket buttonhole.
When is it appropriate to call a room to attention?
When an officer enters the office for the first time each day, or it another high-ranking officer enters the office.
What is the proper way to raise and lower a U.S. flag?
It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
What do the colors on the US flag represent?
White represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perserverance, and justice.
What is "tyranny"?
Absolute power, or an oppressive or unjust government.
What is the standard for a female cadet's hair style?
It should not touch the bottom of the shirt collar and should be styled so the garrison cap can be worn correctly.
How many counts in a facing movement?
2
When a U.S. flag is used to drape a casket, where is the union positioned?
The union is positioned at the head and over the left shoulder.
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The thirteen original colonies.
Explain the power of "eminent domain."
The right of government to appropriate private property for public use, usually with compensation to the owner.
For males, t-shirts are optional under Class A and B uniforms
False: T-shirts are required to prevent perspiration from damaging the uniform
What is the command for revoking a preparatory command?
"As you were"
Explain the general rule for use of cutlery or silverware at a formal dinner.
Start with the outside pieces of silverware and work inward toward the plate.
If you are indoors and you hear the national anthem, you face the flag, stand at attention, and salute.
False. You only salute the flag indoors if you are under arms.
Who is currently the Vice President Elect?
Kamala Harris
What are the two kinds of awards given to cadets?
Unit and Individual Awards.
How many parts do most drill commands have?
2. The preparatory command and command of execution
At a formal place setting, where is your bread plate located?
On the left side of the place setting.
How many stars are on the current United States flag?
50
How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win the Presidency?
170