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
FPCON alpha- March in any size formation
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
FPCON alpha- March in any size formation
