Military customs, courtesies, ceremonies, and protocol?

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:19:18 -0400

Subject(s): Military customs, courtesies, culture, protocol (and the historical context and application of all-of-the-above). So, here's the rules: 1) post a challenging question, 2) post-up a hint (or hints) if unanswered after 12 hours, 3) then after 24 hours, post-up the answer... and that's it, we're ready to play, just a quick admin note and additional rule: display respect for members of all service branches, of all ranks, and in all statuses at all times; please remember this rule is most important. Please feel free to share any related background, history, stories, photos, links, audio/video needed to keep things interesting and engaging. Also, please remember to let folks know if your question is 'inter-service' or 'service-specific,' along with any other enlightening facts or "gee-whiz" info you'd like to share; this'll be great fun and I'm sure we'll learn a few interesting facts and a little bit about each other in the process. So, put on your thinking caps, pull-up a keyboard, and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by MSG Jason Sikes made Mar 28 at 2014 7:53 AM

MSG Jason Sikes — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:53:44 -0400

When passing a senior officer, the junior officer or Soldier at passing should render a
salute and say?

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 28 at 2014 9:19 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:19:40 -0400

If you are walking in a group of 3 and one is an officer and he leaves the group while walking what is done and where should you be in the group. Lets say there is a SGM, SGT, and a MAJ.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 9:46 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:46:49 -0400

a spin off of SPC Sergent's question. Two Soldiers are walking together, a SFC and a SGT. What is the proper position for the two to be walking together? In addition where does this come from? (not looking for the AR or other regulation, looking for where it was originated and what the reasoning was)

Response by SFC Toby Reid made Mar 28 at 2014 11:26 AM

SFC Toby Reid — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:26:22 -0400

Why does the lower enlisted soldier walk to the left of a senior ranking soldier?

Bonus question: What is meant by the term short tail?

Response by SFC Aaron Calmes made Mar 29 at 2014 12:35 AM

SFC Aaron Calmes — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:35:05 -0400

When a casualty notification is made, what personnel does the team consist of and what is the rank of the person giving the notification?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2014 3:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:28:34 -0400

You and a passenger are driving on post/base near the end of the duty day (in uniform). You hear "retreat" and "to the colors" play. What actions are the driver and passenger supposed to do?

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2014 5:13 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:13:06 -0400

A 2LT is walking on the sidewalk and is approaching a 1LT. Does the 2LT salute?

Sorry Maj. Burns had to of seen this coming eventually. Haha

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2014 8:11 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 08:11:51 -0400

What is the origin and original purpose of the hand salute we use today?

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 2 at 2014 6:54 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:54:08 -0400

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_position_of_honor

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2014 2:36 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 14:36:58 -0400

In order to generate ideas and promote further discussion on the subject, here are just a few interesting threads you'll want to check out; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2014 6:49 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 18:49:46 -0400

Here's a few additional conversations that you'll find interesting...

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Apr 20 at 2014 9:39 PM

SSG Jeffrey Spencer — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:39:03 -0400

Hmmm, that's a hard one for me as I've been out 30 years.

One I can remember is asking troops, typically, how many trucks are on post?