This document contains an assignment on military customs, courtesies, etiquette and ceremonies. It includes 25 multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about displaying the American flag, saluting the flag, conducting parades and reviews, and defining related terms. The assignment is due on November 30th, 2012 and is for a class labeled "Mod 3.0".

1. 3.0 Military Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette and Ceremonies Assignment # 9
Name:______________________________ Mod: ___________ Due: 30 Nov 12
1. What are customs and courtesies? Are they rendered to governments that the U.S. does not
recognize or to officials who request that they not be rendered?
2. What are ceremonies?
3. What meant by “The Black Tears of the Arizona”?
4. The flag signifies a people dedicated to __________ ,__________, and ___________for all.
5. What is the universal custom for displaying the flag? Can it be displayed for 24-hours? If so, what
are the requirements?
6. On what holiday is the flag flown at half-staff until noon?
7. What do personnel in full uniform do during the National Anthem (Outdoors)?
8. What do personnel in full uniform do during the National Anthem (Indoors)?
9. Render the salute ______ paces before the flag is even with you and hold it until the flag has passed
______ paces beyond you.
10. What do personnel in full uniform do during the Pledge of Allegiance (Outdoors and Indoors)?
11. What is the composition of a review?

2. 3.0 Military Customs, Courtesies, Etiquette and Ceremonies Assignment # 9
12. Describe the process for reviewing awards to individuals. Include actions taken by both the presenter
and the receiver.
13. In a joint/combined review of the 5 uniformed services, what is the order of march?
14. How is a street parade different from a military review?
15. Who organizes and directs street parades?
Vocabulary Words:
(Write the definition, and then use the word in a complete sentence.)
16. Define Canton:
17. Define Ensign:
18. Define Storm Flag:
19. Define half-staff:
20. Define Colors:

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