OTSMAN Knowledge
When passing an officer engaged in conversation outside: - correct answer
✔✔Salute but do not give greeting of the day. If not saluted back, wait until abreast
with the officer then drop your salute.
When Reveille, Retreat and the National Anthem play outside in uniform: - correct
answer ✔✔Turn to face the flag. If no flag, face the music; assume Parade Rest upon
hearing the first note of reveille or retreat. Upon hearing the first note of "To the
Colors" or the National come to attention and hold salute until the last note.
Procedures for asking questions in the auditorium: - correct answer ✔✔Remain
seated, raise hand. When recognized, stand and say "Sir/Ma'am," then ask the
question/give the answer, unless otherwise directed by lecturer.
When will you not call a flight room to attention? - correct answer ✔✔When the class
is open. Regardless of the rank of the person who enters.
What is maltraining? - correct answer ✔✔Any training practice that is not designed
to meet a training objective.
What is the expectation to report? - correct answer ✔✔Trainees are expected to
report all violations of the Honor Code, UCMJ, and written or verbal orders. Failure to
report is punishable under article 92 of the UCMJ.
How does one carry the guidon? - correct answer ✔✔In the right hand, with the
ferrul six inches from the ground when marching. When halted, the guidon will be
grounded to the right foot.
Who carries the guidon in a detail? - correct answer ✔✔The person in the front right.
What are the marching conditions for the FPCONs? - correct answer ✔✔FPCON
Normal- March in any size formation
