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Our core values demand that Airmen treat others with - correct answer ✔✔genuine dignity, fairness,
and respect at all
times.
Salutes are rendered in all outdoor areas on Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB),
unless - correct answer ✔✔specifically indicated otherwise
Do not salute
indoors unless - correct answer ✔✔formally reporting in to a commissioned staff member's
office/cubicle or upon
receiving an award at an awards ceremony.
Do not salute when reporting to enlisted staff
members (except during - correct answer ✔✔Open Ranks Inspections or reporting for Physical Training
(PT)).
In addition to saluting officers, cadets will exchange salutes as appropriate for their _______regardless of
- correct answer ✔✔rank or position (e.g., Mess Checker, Flight Leader, etc.
training program.
Cadets of the same rank are not required to exchange - correct answer ✔✔salutes
Cadets will initiate the salute and - correct answer ✔✔give the greeting of the day
The salute and a
,verbal greeting should be extended at a distance at which - correct answer ✔✔recognition is easy and
audible.
The salute should be offered early enough to allow the senior time to return it and extend
a verbal greeting before passing
At no time will a cadet turn their upper body to - correct answer ✔✔salute someone behind them nor
will they salute someone they approached from the rear.
If remaining in the same vicinity, a cadet only has to salute an OTS
staff member - correct answer ✔✔once
Cadets passing an officer engaged in conversation will render a salute but not - correct answer
✔✔interrupt with the greeting of the day.
If the officer does not return the salute, the cadet will
continue and then - correct answer ✔✔drop the salute once abreast of the officer.
Salute outdoors when in uniform unless - correct answer ✔✔encumbered
Make every effort to not be
encumbered (e.g., avoid carrying items in your right hand) while marching; however, if
this is unavoidable, - correct answer ✔✔give only the greeting of the day
If the senior individual is encumbered,
the junior will - correct answer ✔✔still render a salute and wait for acknowledgement before dropping
the
salute.
Saluting is not required when either staff or cadets are - correct answer ✔✔in PT gear
,When in PT gear, cadets should still - correct answer ✔✔render the proper greeting of the day
Saluting is not required at any field leadership event or the following
locations: - correct answer ✔✔assault/confidence courses, Blue Thunder, Vigilant Warrior, OTS track, the
covered
area between Gilbert Hall/Gilbert Hall Annex or with approval from the Director of
Operations (DO) or higher.
The drill pad, parade field, and physical conditioning facilities
areas are no salute areas during - correct answer ✔✔instruction only.
Reveille - correct answer ✔✔Personnel outdoors in uniform, to include PT uniform, will face the flag if
visible,
or turn towards the music and assume the position of parade rest upon hearing the first note
of "Reveille." If you can see the flag being raised during "Reveille," upon the first note of
"To the Colors," or as the flag is beginning to be raised, assume the position of attention,
face the flag, and render a salute. Hold your salute until the last note of music is played and
the flag is fully raised.
Retreat - correct answer ✔✔Personnel outdoors in uniform, to include PT uniform, will face the flag if
visible,
or turn towards the music and assume the position of parade rest upon hearing the first note
of "Retreat." Upon hearing the first note of the National Anthem, assume the position of
attention, face the flag if visible, or turn towards the music and salute. Hold your salute
until the last note of the music is played.
National Anthem in Uniform - correct answer ✔✔When the National Anthem is played indoors during a
ceremony and you are in
uniform, assume the position of attention and face the flag, but do not salute.
, National Anthem in civilian clothing - correct answer ✔✔If in civilian
clothes indoors or outdoors and the National Anthem is played, assume the position of
attention and place your right hand over your heart. If you are wearing a hat, it should be
removed. NOTE: Saluting outdoors while in civilian clothes is permitted but not required.
When participating in PT or leadership exercises, cadets and staff
should continue with these activities and are not required to render normal customs and
courtesies for - correct answer ✔✔reveille/retreat/National Anthem. Cadets and staff not actively
engaged in
the activity are required to render normal customs and courtesies for
reveille/retreat/National Anthem.
All cadets will render ___________ to all properly marked staff vehicles - correct answer ✔✔salute
Cadets will use "Sir/Ma'am" or __________ when addressing staff/others - correct answer ✔✔rank and
last name
When addressed by or addressing any staff member, cadets will - correct answer ✔✔IMMEDIATELY
assume the position of attention (except during academic instruction/field leadership
events/drill instruction at the instructor's discretion)
When any staff member or commissioned officer addresses a cadet, the cadet
will respond - correct answer ✔✔first with the word "Sir/Ma'am" followed by a response or will provide
a response followed by "Sir/Ma'am", unless otherwise dictated
Cadets are required to address enlisted members by full rank and last name
when - correct answer ✔✔executing a reporting statement, greeting of the day, or auditorium/flight
room
opening and closing procedures (e.g., rendering a greeting of the day in the evening to
an MTI, "Good evening Master Sergeant Stone").