1. True
2. False

Ten hut! Before you Semper Fi yourself into eternal glory on the battlefield, you’re going to have to learn the basics of soldiering ... and that includes saluting. In America, it’s a requirement.

1. to save energy wasted on bowing
   to prevent corruption
2. to prevent assassinations

As the legend goes, saluting started with the Romans. They required citizens to salute public officials as a means of proving they weren’t hiding weapons that could be used for assassinations.

1. admiral
   private
2. general

Junior soldiers and sailors are the first to offer salutes to superior officers. It’s a sign of respect for the commanding officer’s power.

1. to the eyes of the person you’re saluting
   to the chest of the individual you’re saluting
2. to the nearest mountaintop

Don’t drop your eyes, soldier! Salute like you mean it, and keep your eyes on the person you’re saluting.

1. Salute while driving.
   Keep driving.
2. Stop the car and bow in apology.

Sure, you can always salute the general later, but not if you’re all dead because you tried to salute while driving. Keep both hands on the wheel.

1. “Hail to the Chief"
   “To The Color"
2. “Airwolf Theme Song"

Sure the "Airwolf" theme song will make you FEEL like saluting ... but for soldiers, it’s not really appropriate. However, they should always salute when "Top Gun" is played on TBS.

1. When cremating the bodies of terrorists.
   When addressing a superior officer.
2. When escorting a prisoner to a new cell.

Indoor salutes are rare. But if you’re addressing a superior officer, better have that salute sharp and ready to go.

1. at sunrise
   as soon as the atomic bomb explodes
2. during the raising of the flag

Soldiers must remember to salute in a wide variety of situations. And they must always salute during the raising and lowering of the flag.

1. nothing
   slap your leg
2. sigh heavily

Better shelve the theatrics when you’re saluting a fleet admiral. Any flourishes make you look like a rank amateur.

1. When walking across no man’s land.
   When dive bombing enemy bunkers.
2. When rendering reports.

Soldiers almost never salute indoors. One common exception is when they offer reports to the higher-ups -- in this case, a sharp salute is necessary.

1. True
2. False

The salute isn’t just for "The Star-Spangled Banner." It’s also used to honor the national anthems of other nations, too, just before American warbirds bomb them into oblivion.

1. removed their shirts
   removed their hats
2. removed their hands

Some customs were more formal in the early days of the country. Back then, soldiers removed their hats as a sign of respect to their superiors.

1. chief warrant officer
   admiral
2. prisoner

Prisoners don’t get the same respect as other people. And as such, you don’t have to offer them salutes.

1. Home Depot clerks
   Medal of Honor recipients
2. Fortnite champions

Medal of Honor recipients are the people who’ve sacrificed mightily for their country. As such, they are always entitled to a crisp salute.

1. True
2. False

For officers of a friendly foreign nation, you should offer a salute. For enemy officers, salutes should include a complimentary body bag.

1. They slapped servants with their right hands.
   They raised their visors with their right hands.
2. They stabbed peasants with their right hands.

Ancient knights had all manner of customs and courtesies. They saluted people by raising their visors with their right hands.

1. your right nostril
   your right eyebrow
2. your chest

A proper salute finds you touching your forefinger to the outer edge of your right eyebrow. And keep those fingers straight, soldier!

1. perpendicular to your left femur
   parallel to your body
2. parallel to the ground

A sharp salute requires a bit of effort. It means your upper arm (elbow to shoulder) should be parallel to terra firma.

1. touched their hats
   kissed their cheeks
2. ate small fish

U.S. soldiers started by removing their hats. Gradually, that custom gave way to a simple hat touch. Finally, that gesture gave way to a salute.

1. outdoors
   indoors
2. in war zones

Saluting is primarily an outdoor activity. But in limited situations, like offering up reports, you’ll still have to have your salute at the ready.

1. When they forsake communism.
   When Donald Trump walks by.
2. never

Civilians look ridiculous when they’re saluting. That’s just one of many reasons they should never do it.

1. a post card
   a greeting
2. a cup of hot coffee

Junior soldiers saluting superior officers should salute and also offer an appropriate greeeting. "Good morning, sir/ma’am" is a good start.

1. True
2. False

Saluting is considered an honor. And it is one that’s extended to veterans and former service members.

1. passionately kiss
   salute
2. use a handshake

In uniform, saluting isn’t optional. But if two soldiers are wearing civilian clothes, the salutes aren’t necessary.

1. When you’ve sobered up.
   Only when the admiral arrives.
2. never

You’re behind bars, and thus, you’ve lost the privilege of saluting. You’ll have to earn that privilege back, swabbie.

1. Visualize the stadium as a potential future battlefield.
   Sob uncontrollably.
2. Render a salute.

In the past, veterans were supposed to put their hands over their hearts for the national anthem. These days, though, it’s considered just fine if they snap into a salute instead.

1. brushing the CO’s cheek
   in line with your fingers
2. up your right nostril

All of your fingers should be straight and in a single plane. That includes your thumb, soldier.

1. salute properly
   offer a half-hearted salute
2. nothing

You don’t salute anyone when you’re a POW. And if given the chance, you take down every enemy officer you can.

1. with pinched nose
   with a hand over their hearts
2. with crossed feet

Civilians aren’t really allowed to salute, per se. But they can put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem and during other displays of patriotism.

1. Give the kid a high five.
   Lecture the child on the history of the American Revolution.
2. Salute the kid.

Kids mimic adults and often salute soldiers. There’s no formal regulation for this one, but soldiers agree that it’s very disrespectful not to return the salute of an innocent child.