Military Customs and Courtesies
(24C)
True or False? Respect, consideration, manners, common sense, and politeness
are all ways of demonstrating common acts of courtesy. ANS✔✔ True
True or False? Common acts of courtesy that contribute to a positive,
professional working environment include simple things like saying "please"
and "thank you" and respecting other people's time. ANS✔✔ True
True or False? When in the workplace, being helpful, taking and delivering
messages, and offering assistance when possible, are demonstrations of
consideration for others. ANS✔✔ True
Certain individuals who are considered distinguished visitors (DV) are often
afforded particular courtesies as a matter of respect, as well as tradition. Who
may be defined as a DV? ANS✔✔ (1) General or Flag Officer
(2) Government official with rank equivalent to a Brigadier General or higher
(3) Foreign military officer or civilian designated a DV by the Under Secretary
of the Air Force for International Affairs
(4) Visitor or group designated by the commander
A DV visit is an important event and should be given close attention to detail.
What three sources can be accessed for further guidance on responsibilities
and proper procedures for DVs? ANS✔✔ (a) AFI 34-1201, Protocol
(b) AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to Protocol
, (c) Installation protocol office
True or False? Give the senior person, enlisted or commissioned, the position
of honor on the left when walking, riding, or sitting. The junior person takes
the position to the senior's right. ANS✔✔ False
True or False? Unless told otherwise, or impractical, rise and stand at attention
when a senior official enters or departs a room. ANS✔✔ True
True or False? If more than one person is present when a senior official enters
or departs a room, the person who first sees the officer calls the area to
attention. ANS✔✔ True
If more than one person is present when a senior official enters or departs a
room, the person who first sees the officer calls the area to attention. What is
an exception to this, in which case, do not call the room to attention?
ANS✔✔ An officer is already in the room who is equal to or has a higher
rank than the officer entering the room
How do military personnel enter automobiles and small boats? ANS✔✔ In
reverse order of rank: Juniors will enter a vehicle first and take their
appropriate seat on the senior's left; the senior officer will be the last to enter
the vehicle and the first to exit
True or False? While all Air Force personnel are Airmen, it is appropriate to
address officers by their grade, such as Lieutenant Colonel, and enlisted
members by their grade, such as Master Sergeant. ANS✔✔ True
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