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1
Q

When mounted on a vehicle, what is the national flag called?

A

national standard or just standard

2
Q

At what times is the national ensign hoisted and lowered

A

0800 and sunset

3
Q

What does the ensign hoisting and lowering detail consist of?

A

a noncommissioned officer and 2 enlisted members of the guard

4
Q

How does one half-mast the ensign?

A

First hoist the ensign to the peak, then lower it to half-mast position

5
Q

What does a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard consist of?

A
8 members: 
3 Army
2 Marine
1 Navy
1 AF
1 Coast Guard
Left to Right as follows:
Left Rfleman (Marine)
Coast Guard Colors
AF Colors
Navy Colors
Marine Corps Colors
Army Colors
National Colors (Army)
Right Rifleman (Marine)
6
Q

What does a full honor guard usually consist of?

A

At least 2 platoons of riflemen, a band and colors

7
Q

If sufficient personnel are not available to meet the full honor guard requirement, what is the minimum requirement for a full honor guard?

A

Not less than one platoon of riflemen

8
Q

For a person who merits the guard of the day, what should the guard consist of?

A

One platoon of riflemen

9
Q

Which elements required in honors afloat are omitted in honors ashore?

A
  1. manning the rail
  2. Piping alongside or over the side
  3. Sideboys
10
Q

What are the honors for official visits of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff?

A
Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
General OR Admiral's March
Full guard
8 sideboys
11
Q

What are the honors for official visits of the Chief of Staff, US Army?

A
Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
Generals March
Full Guard 
8 sideboys
12
Q

What are the honors for official visits of the Chief of Naval Operations?

A
Gun Salute: 19
R & F: 4
Admirals March
Full Guard 
8 Sideboys
13
Q

What music is played at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to march the escorts into position?

A

Semper Fi

14
Q

What music is played at the Marine Corps Birthday ball when the cake is brought out?

A

Marines Hymn (slow version)

15
Q

What music is played at the Marine Corps birthday ball when the cake is cut?

A

Auld Lang Syne

16
Q

Who eats the first slice of cake at the Marine Corps birthday ball?

A

The guest of honor

17
Q

Who eats the second slice of cake at the Marine corps birthday ball?

A

The oldest AND youngest Marine present

18
Q

When the national colors are draped over the casket at a military funeral, how are they oriented?

A

So the stars are at the head of the casket over the left shoulder of the deceased.

19
Q

Which direction is the casket carried at a military funeral?

A

Foot first, except in the case of clergymen, who are carried into and out of the chapel head first.