How to Address People

The use of titles is considered a form of courtesy in the military because:

• It maintains discipline and respect.

• It is a tradition with no real purpose.

• It helps in identifying ranks easily.

• It is required by military law.

How should Lieutenants be addressed?

• Lieutenant

• Captain

• Sergeant

• Major

How should Officer Candidates be addressed?

• Officer Candidate

• Cadet

• Lieutenant

• Sergeant

How should Warrant Officer be addressed?

• Sir or Ma'am

• Officer

• Mister or Miss

• Chief

How should First Sergeants be addressed?

• First Sergeant

• Sergeant

• Lieutenant

• Captain

How should all other Sergeants be addressed?

• Sergeant

• Officer

• Lieutenant

• Captain

When should you use 'Sir' and 'Ma’am'?

By what year was the motion of saluting modified to touching the hat?

• 1800

• 1820

• 1900

• 1920

According to the passage, why do you salute?

• To show respect

• To greet someone

• To follow a tradition

• To express gratitude

When wearing headgear with a visor, where should your forefinger touch?

• The left front corner of the visor

• The right front corner of the visor

• The top of the visor

• The back of the visor