Funeral Ceremonial Manual Of Arms Military

Navy 16 count manual of arms

Details

Click here to study/print these flashcards.
Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Other Flashcards

Cards Return to Set Details

Term

At a minimum, what equipment is required on a 2-3 Soldier detail?

Definition

1 bugle

2 sets of batteries

1 extra flag

Term
How many minutes early should you arrive a the graveside per the ILMFH SOP?
Definition

60 minutes

Term
When should you form up at curbisde? And how?
Definition
10 minutes prior. Line up at curbside with backs towards the gravesite, side by side.
Term
How do you properly pre-position the bugle on a 2-Soldier detail?
Definition
45 degrees off the foot of the grave, 10-15 steps away, in full view of the family as terrain dictates.
Term

What is the maximum time it takes to fold the flag?

What song is played during the flag fold at Arlington?

Definition

1 minute 55 seconds.

American the Beautiful.

Term
Give 5 examples of when you would stand/move with your arm(s) pinned to your side.
Definition
Flanking, column movements, under cover, saluting, next to the mock up & color guard.
Term
Can the Detail Leader break ceremonial composure when there is an obstruction that will interfere with the movement of the detail?
Definition
Yes. He must ingore all signals to proceed until the situation has been corrected.
Term

On a 3-Soldier detail, when marching to the graveside, how do the Soldiers march?

Where do you stand when you get there?

Definition
The DL and STM will march abreast of each other or one in front of the other as terrain dictates.
Term
How many steps do you follow behind the casket?
Definition
2-3 steps.
Term

What is the signal for the bugler to play taps?

What position does the bugler stand at prior to the DL giving the signal?

Definition

The DL will salute (present arms).

Ceremonial At-Ease.

Term

How long does the DL hold the salute after taps is complete?

Is Order Arms called?

Definition

3 seconds.

No.

Term

When folding the flag, wrist rolls are conducted on what side of the flag?

Definition
Opposite the family.
Term
Before bending forward at the waist to grasp the flag and slide to the corners, what non-verbal signal is conducted?
Definition
An eye wink.
Term

What non-verbal signal is made before conducting the 1-2-3 and step back cadence?

How high do you keep the flag off the casket?

Definition

A wrist roll.

6-12 inches.

Term

Is it acceptable to not fold over the casket?

If so, how many steps do you take?

Which direction?

Definition

Yes.

3 steps with a dead step in between.

The side opposite the family.

Term
Is the first fold of the flag from right to left or left to right?
Definition
Left to right.
Term

How many folds are in the flag?

What are your 4 check points?

Definition

13.

1.) 8th fold will not extend past the blue seam and not past the first star.

2.) Honcho corner.

3.) Closing the mouth.

4.) 13th fold - extend the tip of the flag out and make sure it is flush.

Term
What kind of salulte do you perform when passing off the flag to the NOK?
Definition
The 9-second-count-salute.
Term

When presenting the flag to the NOK, what are some things to avoid?

Definition

NEVER present the flag with the pointed end facing them.

Touch your knee to the ground.

Never look into the NOK's eyes as you salute.

Term
What is the presentation speech?
Definition
Sir/Ma'am, This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation, as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one.
Term

Where does the DL go after the presentation of the flag?

At what position(s) does the DL stand?

Definition

They stand to the NOK's vehicle.

Parade Rest.

Term

During the curbside sequence on a 3-Soldier detail, where does the 3rd team member stand if playing the bugle?

As bugler, when do you go to attention?

When do you salute?

When do you order arms?

What position do you go to after the casket is on the mock-up?

Definition

75-100 feet off the foot of the grave at a 45 degree angle in full view of the family as terrain dictates.

When the DL goes to attention.

When the casket moves.

When the casket is on the mockup.

Ceremonial at-ease.

Term
If the casket is delayed moving to the mock up/lowering device, what do you do?
Definition
Automatically step off and go to your pre-determined position and hold salute(s) until the casket is on the mock-up.
Term
What non-verbal signal will the DL do to initiate Present Arms after the committal service?
Definition
A thumb raise.
Term
What non-verbal signal will the DL do to intiate movement to the foot and head of the casket?
Definition
A thumb raise.
Term
When conducting a 3-Soldier detail, after the flag is folded into quarters, the bugler will move into the ___ position after playing taps. The Honcho will take ___ steps with a ___ step in between, sliding his ___ thumbs together on his ___ step.
Definition

fold man

3

dead

thumbs

first

Term
When conducting a 3-Soldier detail, on the second fold, what will you ensure that the Honcho does not do?
Definition
Ensure the two fingers and wrists do not rotate with the flag.
Term

Can you make a correction before you conduct a finger slide?

Definition
No.
Term

What must you do before you step and slide?

Definition
Make eye contact.
Term

What must you NOT do after the service is complete and you are at your vehicles?

Definition
Deblouse if in view of the family, look rushed, or play loud music.
Term
On a 2-3 Soldier urn sequence, after Order Arms from curbside, you move to the vehicle. The DL goes to the ___ side. STM goes to the ___ side. The Soldiers will come to an ___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ is called. Both Soldiers will conduct a ___ ___ ___ ___. DL will conduct an ___ ___. Detail will bend at the waist. DL will secure the ___. STM will secure the ___. The urn and flag will be carried ___ over ___. The flag will have the ___ facing the Soldier. The urn will have the ___ facing out. STM will call ___. DL will call ___. Holding the flag and remains at a modified ___ of ___, holding the flag and remains ___ on the body at ___ level. The DL will conduct and ___ ___. Soldiers will face toward the ___ of the vehicle and ___ ___ ___. Once at the graveside the detail will ___ ___ ___ ___, and DL will call ___ ___. DL and STM will do a ___ ___ ___ ___. DL will place the ___ first, bending at the waist, nameplate facing the family. DL will go to the position of ___ then the STM will place the ___ and then go to the position of ___. Once the STM goes to ___, both the DL and the STM automatically do a facing movement ___ of each other and march into their positions.
Definition

Driver's

Passenger's

Automatic mark time march

Detail, halt

Four count turn in

Eye wink

Urn

Flag

Left

Right

Point

Nameplate

Ready

Up

Position

Attention

Centered

Waist

Eye wink

Rear

Automatically step off

Automatic mark time march

Detail, halt

Four count turn in

Urn

Family

Attention

Flag

Attention

Attention

Opposite

Term
During the unfold sequence, once the DL secures the flap, the STM will slide his ___ hand from the point closest to the ___ ___ to the ___ of the ___ fold and pull the flag towards the STM. Each time the point is to the STM, the DL and STM will take a ___ step back. Every ___ fold the STM switches ___ until the last ___ folds, which are done with the ___ hand. DL will conduct a ___ ___ and the flag will be folded in half. The DL will conduct a ___ ___ and the flag will be popped open.
Definition

Right

Detail Leader

Center

Triangle

Half

Second

Hands

3

Left

Wrist roll

Wrist roll

Term

On a 3-Soldier urn sequence, when does the bugler Present Arms while the STM and DL secure the flag and remains?

When does the bugler Order Arms?

Definition

During the four-count-turn-in.

When the remains are placed on the urn stand.

Term
On a 3-Soldier urn sequence, after the committal service the DL conducts a ___ ___ after execution of Order Arms from Taps. DL does a ___ left/right face. STM will conduct a ___ left/right face. STM will automatically step around to the center of the urn stand. When the STM reaches the corner opposite the DL, the DL will step to the ___ of the urn stand. STM will conduct a ___ or ___ face, secure the flag ___ hand over ___, tuck side on top. STM will conduct a ___ or ___ face and move behind the remains to the DL. On the unfold sequence, the flag needs to be ___ on the urn.
Definition

Thumb raise

Half

Half

Center

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Centered

Term
If you have sideburns, how low can they go?
Definition
Not to extend past the lowest opening of the ear.
Term
Females are not allowed to have their hair do what?
Definition
Hair that is put up will not extend below the bottom of the collar and not interfere with the wearing of the head gear; hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below the bottom edge of the collar.
Term
What are you allowed to put in your Dress Blues trouser pocket?
Definition
Nothing.
Term
What type of jewelry are you allowed to wear?
Definition
No earrings and small, inconspicuous rings.
Term

Are you allowed to wear watches?

If so, what hand and who wears it?

Definition
Yes, the left hand and the DL whose responsbilities include knowing the time.
Term

Are sunglasses authorized while conducting details?

What about eyeglasses?

Definition

No.

Only those procured through military channels or conservative in style.

Term
When are you not allowed to chew or smoke tobacco?
Definition
When in uniform prior to or while performing in a ceremonial capacity.
Term
Firing party pleats will be approximately ___ fingers wide at the bottom and not extend past ___ fingers widths above the top of the pocket. ___ are the only Soldiers that wear firing party pleats.
Definition

3

3

Males

Term
On the back of the sleeves, sew ___ ___ inch down from the top of the seam.
Definition

Approximately one

Term
The Dress Blues trousers will be pressed in the ___ from the waist line down to the ___ of the pants, and the ___ to form an inverted ___ or known as the 'A.'
Definition

Front

Bottom

Back

'V'

Term
There will be no more than ___ break in the front on the trousers; the tip of the trousers on the bottom will come to the ___ eyelet from the bottom of your ___. The back of the trouser will not extend ___ between the top of the back of the shoe and the ___.
Definition

One

Front

Second

Shoe

Halfway

Sole

Term
White shirts will be ___ sleeves. With no ___ around the collar.
Definition

Short

Dirt

Term
Who wears rank on their sleeves?
Definition
NCO's - Coporal and above.
Term

What goes behind all ribbons, awards and badges?

Do epaulets get this?

Definition

Thin cardboard.

No.

Term
Ribbon racks will be measured ___ inch above the ___ flag andn ___ on the button.
Definition

1/8

pocket

centered

Term

Badges are worn ___ inch above top row of ___. Subsequent badges will be ___ inch above the top row of the prior badge.

Definition

1/4

ribbons

1/2

Term
Marksmanship badges are worn ___ inch below the ___ breast pocket centered on the ___. Up to ___ clasps can be worn. No more than ___ badges are worn. If two or more are worn at least ___ inch between badges
Definition

1/8

top

button

3

3

1/2

Term
Unit awards will be worn with the wheat growing ___. It will be ___ on the button and measured ___ inch.
Definition

up

centered

1/8

Term
Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) is worn ___ inch above unit awards and centered on the ___. If no unit awards are worn, the RDI will be worn ___ inch above the pocket centered on the button.
Definition

1/4

button

1/8

Term
Foreign badges are worn ___ inch above unit awards centered. Only ___ foreign badge will be worn at a time.
Definition

1/2

1

Term
Distinctive Unit Insignia will be worn on both sides ___ on the epaulets.
Definition

centered

Term

Males' Collar Insignia (US and Branch) will be measured from the bottom of the ___ disk, not the ___ disk. It will be worn ___ inch above the ___ and centered on the left/right collar. The insignia will be parallel to the outside edge of the ___. Females' Collar Insignia is measured ___ inch.

Definition

brass

blue

one

notch

lapel

5/8

Term

Are clip-on ties permitted?

What goes on the tie?

What can't be used?

How is it placed?

Definition

No.

Conservative tie tack/clasp.

Brass rank is not authorized.

Worn horizontally on the tie; top of tack aligned with the bottom of the breast pocket flaps. Tie tacks are pinned through the tie and white shirt.

Term

Can you edge dress the shoes?

What must you do with the shoelaces?

Definition

No.

Tuck them in.

Term

What is the proper placement of the Ceremonial fist?

Definition

Thumb is placed along the seam of the trousers.

Term

How many counts is the left/right face?

Definition

2.

Term

How many counts is the About face?

What leg goes back?

Definition

3.

Right.

Term

Describe the 9-second count salute.

Definition

3 seconds up, 3 second hold, 3 seconds down.

Term

With Parade Rest and Ceremonial At Ease, your fingers should be ___ and ___.

Definition

Extended

Joined

Term

How many counts are there for the bugler to sound taps?

Definition

4

Term

In the Manual of Arms, at the Position of Attention, the butt of the weapon is ___ inch behind the front of the right foot.

Definition

1

Term

In the Manual of Arms, at the position of Parade Rest, your right hand is covering what part of the weapon?

What is not showing?

Definition

The glass cylinder.

Your thumb.

Term

The Honor Guard Tab is worn ___ inch below the shoulder seam on the ___ side as you wear the uniform.

Definition

1/2

left

Term

Females wear the ribbon rack ___ to ___ inches above the top blouse ___.

Definition

1

2

button

Term

The black hat straps will be worn ___ to the marching surface and the ___ strap overlaps the ___ strap. Eagles will be straight ___ and ___.

Definition

parallel

front

back

up

down

Term

The excess material on the back of the ceremonial belt will be ___ and ___ down. Keepers will be ___ inches from the inside of the keeper to the edge of the buckle on both top and bottom. Only ___ fingers can be inserted between the belt and the body. Belt will be worn between the ___ and ___ eagle from the bottom.

Definition

pinned

taped

2

2

first

second

Term

In the Manual of Arms, the position of Ceremonial At Ease is a ___ count movement.

To move back to attention, what is the command?

Definition

3

Firing-Party, Attention

Term

During Port Arms and Present Arms, the weapon needs to be ___ inches away from the body.

Definition

4

Term
Left/Right Shoulder Arms is a ___ count movement.
Definition
4
Term
On a Nine-Soldier Detail, where are the weapons pre-positioned?
Definition
45 Degrees off the foot of the grave, 75-100 feet away, in full view of the familiy as terrain dictates.
Term
How far away do the Bearers stand from the NCOIC/Chaplain at curbside?
Definition
No less than 5 steps.
Term
If a Casket Team flanks left to the hearse, what is the appropriate number of steps? Right?
Definition

4-6

5-7

Term
What must the CTL do after he conducts his order arms when the hearse has stopped?
Definition
Turns his head and looks at the NCOIC.
Term
After flanking, the CTL has ___ steps to call Bearers Halt. He needs to be approximately ___ inches away from the hearse and then the Casket team conducts a ___ ___ ___ ___.
Definition

4

18

Four Count Turn In.

Term
The Pullout Man steps off with his ___ foot and takes ___ steps.
Definition

Right

3

Term
If the casket is oversized, the Pullout Man will state ___ ___. This will elimiated the release of the ___ ___.
Definition

Heavy Casket

Flare Hands

Term
How do you grasp the casket on a casket carry when the Pullout Man pulls the casket out? When the CTL calls, 'Side Step March,' how many steps are taken? Which way do you face on the last step?
Definition

Palms facing down.

5

Towards the foot of the casket.

Term
How many steps are conducted on the pivot turn? How many degrees do you go?
Definition

5

90

Term
How many paces will the Casket Team follow behind the Chaplain?
Definition

Approximately 4.

Term
What are the 2 commands that are called if you have to lift the casket over an obstacle?
Definition

Ready Up.

Ready Down.

Term
How many steps does it take to get the Casket Team on the mock up? On the mock up, what step does the first set of team members step up on? Second? Third?
Definition

2nd Step.

4th Step.

6th Step.

Term
If a reversal is required, the Casket Team moves to the ___ end of the grave. The CTL will call ___ ___ ___ and Bearers Halt. The team will conduct an automatic ___ count step around. CTL will call ___ ___ and the team will face the ___ of the casket with no ___ ___.
Definition

Foot

Ready, Standby, face.

2

Ready Step

Head

Flare Hands

Term
What are the two possible preparatory commands the CTL will call to leave the Mock Up?
Definition

To my Right, Standby, Face.

Ready, Standby, Face.

Term
When exiting the Mock Up, the first set of Soldiers will step off on the ___, second set of Soldiers ___ step, third set of Soldiers ___ step, ensuring that they do not ___ their arms.
Definition

Third

Fifth

Seventh

Swing

Term
When the FPC is marching to the weapons, he needs to be ___ paces away from the formation.
Definition

3

Term
After the command of Stand By, the Firing Party executes a ___ count movement.
Definition

4

Term
When firing the weapon, it is held approxmately ___ degrees.
Definition

30

Term
How many counts are there for Present Arms from the last 'Ready' of the Firing Party sequence?
Definition

4

Term
After the NOK turns his back on the grave, the Firing Party will move to the position of Attention and do a ___ face. How many steps does the number one Soldier take after the PFC calls Port Arms? When does he hold the weapon out?
Definition

Right

2 Steps.

Immediately after he takes his two steps.

Term
When does the FPC move with the formation? When does he not?
Definition

When in view of the family.

When not in view of the family.

Term
What is the last command after Inspection Arms is complete?
Definition

Fall out.

Term
Who was the first person to receieve a Military Honors Ceremony?
Definition

Benjamin Franklin.

Term
When passing or being passed by a flag, how many steps away do you salute the flag? How long do you hold it for?
Definition

Six steps.

Six paces after.

Term
How many horses are used to carry the Caisson? How many riders are on the right side? How many riders are on the left side?
Definition

6

3

None.

Term
Where did the three rifle volleys originate?
Definition
This practice originated in the old custom of halting the fighting to remove the dead from the battlefield. Once each army had cleared its dead, it would fire three volleys to indicate that the dead had been cared for and that they were ready to go back to the fight.
Term
Who is authorized a Full Honors? Nine-Soldier Detail? 2-3 Soldier Detail?
Definition

Full Honors: KIA, Medal of Honor recipients, officers O-7 & above, Enlisted E-9 & above.

9-Soldier: Retirees, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard & any death - non-combat related.

2-3 Soldier: Any veteran with an honorable discharge.

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Marine Corps publication, the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual. This manual, reproduced in multiple parts, is designed to provide uniformity and standardization for all close order drill and military ceremonial evolutions. Military, Public Law 106-65 (10 USC 4683) allows for the conditional donation by the U.S. Government of.30 Caliber M1 Garand Rifles to eligible organizations for use by those organizations in the rendering of funeral honors for a member or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces and for general ceremonial purposes.

CeremonialManual

Funeral Ceremonial Manual Of Arms Military Service

Funeral Ceremonial Manual Of Arms Military Surplus. Your contribution if appropriate, may be published on our. Military step or march is a regular, ordered and synchronized walking of military formations. PRESENT ARMS PRESENT ARMS. The Army Ceremonial Rifle Donations Program is the responsibility of the. General Military Information Military Funeral. Is steeped in tradition and ceremony. Prominent in a military funeral is the flag. Flag Manual, a publication. You ll also find a funeral ceremony beginning at page 376. Civil War Military funerals. Funeral/graveside ceremony manual of arms Chapter 14. Classes of Military Funerals.

Comments are closed.