Military Customs and Courtesies Quiz

Test your knowledge on military etiquette with questions covering saluting, addressing officers, and more. How well do you know military customs?

#1

Which action is a military courtesy when passing a higher-ranking officer?

Avoid making eye contact
Maintain a rigid posture
Salute and render the proper greeting
Ignore their presence
#2

What is the proper form of address for a Chief Warrant Officer?

Chief
Sir/Ma'am
Warrant Officer
Mr./Ms.
#3

What is the proper way to address a non-commissioned officer (NCO)?

Sergeant
Mr./Ms.
Sergeant Major
Sir/Ma'am
#4

What is the correct position for a soldier's hand when rendering a salute?

At the forehead
At the chest
At the shoulder
At the eyebrow
#5

What is the appropriate action when the national anthem is played outdoors and in uniform?

Continue with current activity
Salute and face the flag
Remove headgear and place hand over heart
Ignore the anthem
#6

What does the acronym 'TAPS' stand for in military customs?

The Armed Protocol Standards
Tactical Alert Positioning System
Traditional Military Funeral Song
Tactical Airborne Paratrooper Squad
#7

Which of the following is NOT a component of military courtesies?

Respect
Loyalty
Integrity
Discipline
#8

Which military branch traditionally uses the greeting 'Hooah'?

Navy
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
#9

What does the term 'colors' refer to in military customs?

A military decoration
The national flag
A unit's emblem
A specific rank insignia
#10

Which military custom involves the lowering of the national flag at the end of the day?

Tattoo
Taps
Reveille
Retreat
#11

When should a military member salute?

Only in uniform
When outdoors and covered
Only in combat situations
When receiving an award
#12

Which hand should be used to salute?

Left hand
Either hand
Right hand
Depends on the rank
#13

In which situation is it appropriate to render a hand salute while in civilian attire?

At a military funeral
When meeting with a senior officer
During the national anthem
During a military parade
#14

What is the purpose of 'calling cadence' in military drill?

To maintain proper formation
To signal the end of training
To lead a unit in song
To confuse the enemy
#15

What does the term 'At Ease' mean in military protocol?

Soldiers are free to move around
Soldiers must remain silent
Soldiers can relax but must remain standing
Soldiers can sit or stand but must remain alert

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