Army Family Team Building Level II

Traditions, Customs, Courtesies and Protocol

Customs and Courtesies Quiz

1. A common ceremony seen in today’s military environment is:
a. Reveille
b. Promotions
c. Change of Command
d. All of the above
2. “Rendering honors” is one of a number of ceremonial functions that exemplifies the
rich history and pageantry of the Army.
___ True or ___ False
3. When retreat is played and you are driving on post, the appropriate civilian behavior
is to stop the vehicle and pay respect to the flag silently.
___ True or ___ False
4. The Hail and Farewell event may be:
a. Staff Call Meeting
b. Weekend Trip
c. Lunch, Dinner, or Reception
5. Hail and Farewells are typically an all-ranks event.
___ True or ___ False
6. A “Coffee” and an FRG gathering are the same thing.
___ True or___ False
7. Who usually hosts a unit’s New Year’s Reception?

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8. Formal events in the Army are generally called:

a. A Ball
b. A Formal
c. A Dining-In
d. A Dining-Out
e. All of the above
9. What is the primary difference between a Dining-In and a Dining-Out?

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10. Where is the written verbal response to a toast usually found at formal functions?

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11. You must always toast with wine.

___ True or ___ False
12. “R.S.V.P.” is written on an invitation when a hostess wants to know what?

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13. Thank-you notes should be written within 48 hours of the event or gift.
___ True or ___ False
14. Children are welcome at all functions in the military.
___ True or ___ False
15. Nametags are worn on:
a. the right side
b. the left side
16. You should always send a thank-you note for a hostess gift.
___ True or ___ False
17. There are only three official types of basic dress terms: Formal, Informal, and
Casual.
___ True or ___ False
18. In a basic table setting, the bread plate is found:
a. on the upper right
b. on the upper left
c. directly above the dinner plate
d. on the buffet table
19. The tea is the dressiest of daytime events.
___ True or ___ False
20. You may address senior people by their first names if:
a. they introduce themselves by first name
b. you are about the same age
c. you are invited to do so
d. anytime you like

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