HONORS AND CEREMONIES
FINAL EXAMINATION
Name: _______________________________________________
1. The Color Detail sounds “First Call to Colors” at what time of day?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sunrise
0755
0800
Sunset
2. The Color Detail sounds “Retreat” at what time of day?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sunrise
0755
0800
Sunset
3. The guidance for uniform items of the NSCC Color Guard can be found in the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Training and Operations Manual
Uniform Regulations
NSCC Regulations
Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual
4. What color is not authorized to be worn as an Aiguillette or Shoulder Cord?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yellow
Red
Green
Blue
5. Female Cadets may wear the Male Dress Blue Jumper when performing as part of a NSCC
Color Guard.
a. True
b. False
6. When stopping or correcting a command that has been given, the proper command is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
“As You Were”
“Belay My Last”
“Stand By”
“Carry On”
7. The command used to assemble the division is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
“Form UP”
“Fall IN”
“Gather UP”
“Stand BY”
8. After the command of “Dress Right Dress” personnel in ranks should turn their head in what
direction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Forward
Left
Right
Reward
9. At the command “At a Close Arms Interval”, the left elbow is in what position:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Bent at a 45 degree angle touching the person to the left
Bent at a 45 degree angle touching the person to the right
Straight and level with the left hand touching the shoulder of the person to the left
Straight and level with the right hand touching the shoulder of the person to the right
10. While at Parade Rest, the hands will be:
a. The left hand is placed just below the belt and the right hand is placed inside the left.
b. The right hand is placed just below the belt and the left hand is placed inside the right.
c. Palms facing outward with the left hand and right forearms are placed in parallel in the
small of the back.
d. Placed firmly on the right and left hip with elbows out at a 45 degree angle.
11. When performing open ranks, the second rank in the formation takes how many steps?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1
2
3
4
12. When dropping a salute, the proper command is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
“Order Arms”
“Ready Two”
Both A and B
Neither A or B
13. About face is how many counts?
a.
b.
c.
d.
One Count
Two Count
Three Count
Four Count
14. When marching in a column of threes, the left column takes how many steps to execute a
column right movement?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1
3
5
7
15. The person who carries the unit guidon is known as the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Guidon
Guide
Squad Leader
Bearer
16. When folding the National Ensign it is folded into what shape?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Square
Rectangle
Trapezoid
Triangle
17. When in formation, salutes will be rendered by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
All Hands
The Leading Petty Officer
The Senior Officer Present
The Command Officer
18. If you are in four man Color Guard, where will the National Ensign be:
a.
b.
c.
d.
To the far right
To the left of the right guard
To the right of the left guard
To the far left
19. The primary mission of the color guard is to ensure that the national colors is handled and
displayed with the utmost care and respect.
a. True
b. False
20. When posting the colors on the stage, The National Ensign is posted in what position in
relation to the audience:
a. Right side of the stage
b. Left side of the stage
c. Center of the stage