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AFH1-Military Customs and Courtesies
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AFH1-Military Customs and Courtesies
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AFH1-Military Customs andCourtesies
Military Customs and Courtesies are proven traditions, deep-rooted in a
culture that reflects pride in military service to our nation. Why do they
emphasize? ANS✔✔ Our mutual respect for our civilian leadership, our
strong bond with other military members, & our mutual respect for one
another.
Protocol for the military and government agencies is a code of traditional
_____, courtesy and etiquette in matters of military, diplomatic, official and
celebratory ceremonies. ANS✔✔ Precedence
Which source provides specific guidance on military protocol and customs and
courtesies? ANS✔✔ Presidential proclamations, AFIs, Executive orders
The base honor guard program provides _____ military funeral honors for
Regular Air Force, retired members and veterans of the USAF. ANS✔✔
Professional
Who is responsible for the Air Force's mandatory base honor guard program?
ANS✔✔ Installation commanders
Members of the base honor guard program are usually volunteers from the
installation host and tenant units, generally drawn from the AB to _______
pool. ANS✔✔ TSgt
, The first base honor guard was activated within the 1100th Air Police
Squadron at? ANS✔✔ Bolling Field, Washington, DC.
Since January 2000, public law provides for all veterans to receive a funeral
ceremony that includes, at a minimum, all but the ANS✔✔ Presentation of a
letter of condolence.
All are taps, folding of the flag & presentation of the flag to a vet family.
Military tradition and patriotism are steeped in _____; often honored in
ceremonies; and represented in many forms. ANS✔✔ Symbolism
How are the US and the Air Force represented symbolically? ANS✔✔ Songs,
the US flag and its colors, official seals
What should you do if you are outdoors in uniform when the national anthem
is played? ANS✔✔ Render the salute at the first note and retain this position
until the last note is played.
What should you do if you are outdoors in civilian attire when the national
anthem is played? ANS✔✔ Stand at attention, facing the flag, with the right
hand over the heart.
When outdoors during the national anthem, men not in uniform ANS✔✔
Should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left
shoulder, with the hand over the heart.
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