Welcome back to part two of Protocol, Customs, and Traditions Trivia quiz. Did you miss Part One? You can access it HERE!

Part II Quiz

1. What is the Army motto?

2. What is the new Army slogan?

3. On which side is the nametag worn?

4. Something you should do when these ceremonial honors are played or displayed: 

5. A shiny silver dollar will be presented by a new second lieutenant to the first enlisted soldier who salutes him/her. What is this salute called?

6. What is the service banner hung in the window in honor of those wounded, ill or injured in action?

7. What is the honorable pin presented to surviving spouses, parents and immediate family members of Armed Forces members killed in combat operations? 

8. Which bugle call signals the end of the official day and is accompanied by “To The Colors” when lowering the American flag: (a) reveille; (b) retreat; (c) tattoo; (d) taps? 

9. Depending on the official rank of the honoree, this type of fanfare music is performed on drums and bugles a prescribed number of times. General officers are honored by this, and a simultaneous cannon salute, followed by the General’s March. The audience stands at attention from the first note to the last cannon shot. Soldiers salute; civilians do not place their hand over their heart during this. 

10. This ceremony is usually conducted at formal events with much flourish and flair. A unit’s history is recited, while “spirits” are added to the punch, each addition representative of a campaign or ribbon in a unit’s history. 

11. A moving tribute to our service members that have made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of our country, this beautiful and solemn observance is seen at a formal event to honor our fallen comrades/POW/MIA. Located in a place of honor to show the fallen are still with us in spirit, a small round table is set with symbolic items: a white tablecloth, single red rose, yellow ribbon, slice of lemon, salt, and a small bible. In a moment of silence, attendees raise a glass to toast but do not drink. What is this table called

12. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed a military force to preserve the “liberties of America” from the encroachment of British King George III’s government. Marking 248 years of proud service to our nation, what does this date represent?

13. The 190 colorful items attached to the Army flag denote campaigns fought by the Army throughout our nation’s history.  What are these items called?

QUIZ Answers/Part II:

1.  “This We’ll Defend”

2. “Be All You Can Be”

3. The preference is to wear nametags on the right-hand side of the shoulder area. It is more visible for the person you are greeting.

4. Stand; face the flag, if present and visible; place your right hand over your heart.

5.“The Silver Dollar Salute” In the Army, it is said that you must buy your first salute. Every salute, thereafter, should be earned through your performance and by gaining the respect of your subordinates.   

6.“Silver Star Service Banner”

7. “Gold Star Lapel pin” It is a gold star on a purple background.

8.  “Retreat” Reveille bugle call signals the raising of the American flag and for troops to awaken for morning roll call. Tattoo bugle call signals lights out in the barracks. Taps is the last bugle call of the day.

9.“Ruffles and Flourishes” A brigadier general is honored with one and an 11-gun salute; major general, two and a 13-gun salute; lieutenant general, three and a 15-gun salute; General, four and a 17-gun salute; General of the Army, four and a 19-gun salute, and the President of the United States, four and the ultimate 21-gun salute. 

10.“Punch bowl ceremony” also known as a “grog ceremony” during dining-ins, dining-outs, and balls.

11.“Fallen Comrade Table” also known as “Missing Man/Soldier Table”  

12.“Army’s Birthday” 

13. “Campaign Streamers”

* For more detailed information, please view previous M:M blogs as well as the following references:

“The Army Spouse Handbook”

 AUSA “Customs, Courtesies and Traditions of the United States Army” A Primer for Family Members