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It is customary to return the salute whether you are in uniform or wearing civilian clothes. At all bases, military members (as pedestrians) are required to salute staff cars when there’s an occupant inside the car. Do you salute in civilian clothing? You don’t have to salute indoors, except when you report to a superior […]

The Flag Code is silent as to conduct after the National Anthem has been sung or played. It is perfectly acceptable and common practice to applaud or cheer upon the completion of the playing or singing of the National Anthem. Can we not play anything after National Anthem? However, mass singing of the National Anthem […]

John Anthony said that wearing hats that are very tight or hot could possibly decrease blood flow to the hair follicles. That’s because the decrease in blood flow could stress the hair follicles and cause them to fall out. Can hats make you lose your hair? Hats do not necessarily cause baldness, but you might […]

Yes, it is disrespectful to wear hoods indoors. This is so since people who you are with inside will like to see your face while discussing with you. Your face would be hidden to others and it is disrespectful. Why is it rude to wear hoods inside? Some teachers argue that wearing hoods could potentially […]

In Sunni interpretations, the ‘awrah of a man refers to the part of the body from the navel to the knees. The Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanafi and Hanbali schools of thought observe that the belly button and the knee itself are not included. What does a man have to cover in Islam? According to the traditional […]

In the Marine Corps, it begins at segregated boot camp with the informal, but persistent identification of female Marines as “wooks” or “walking mattresses” — terms suggesting that women in the ranks exist to supply, and advance their careers by offering, sexual gratification for their male counterparts, normalizing What is the nickname for female Marines? […]

From then until the end of World War I, 305 women had enlisted in the Marines. They were often nicknamed “Marinettes“, and helped with the office duties at the Headquarters Marine Corps, so the men who usually worked the administrative roles could be sent to France to help fight in the war. What do you […]

Over the years Marines have picked up nicknames like “Devil Dog” and “Leatherneck” and have adopted phrases “Semper Fidelis,” “the Few, the Proud,” and “Esprit de Corps.” From the Marines’ Hymn to the famous Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem, there is much to learn about the terminology of the Corps. What does a Marine always […]

When outdoors and approached by an NCO/Drill Sergeant, you greet the NCO/Drill Sergeant by saying “Good morning Sergeant/Drill Sergeant” for example. What do you call a drill sergeant? The army calls them drill sergeants. The navy calls them recruit division commanders or RDCs. The air force calls them military training instructors, they refer to MTIs […]

“Veteran marine” or “former marine” can refer to anyone who has been discharged honorably from the Corps. “Retired marine” refers to those who have completed 20 or more years of service and formally retired or have been medically retired after less than 20 years service. “Sir” or “Ma’am” is appropriate out of respect. What do […]

Dress Code and Uniform It is up to the marrying couple to choose whether or not they will wear their military uniforms to their wedding, and whether or not they’d like attendees to wear their uniforms. If the couple would like the dress code to include uniforms, they should specify that in the invitation suite. […]

Carrier onboard delivery (COD) is the use of aircraft to ferry personnel, mail, supplies, and high-priority cargo, such as replacement parts, from shore bases to an aircraft carrier at sea. Several types of aircraft, including helicopters, have been used by navies in the COD role. What does COD mean in army? COD. Combat Operations Division. […]

Cash on Delivery. Cash on Delivery (COD) What does COD stand for in slang? “Call of Duty” is the most common definition for COD online, especially in gaming related chat on apps such as Discord and TeamSpeak, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. What does COD mean in business? cash […]

A person who is discharged honorably or under honorable conditions from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force may wear his uniform while going from the place of discharge to his home, within three months after his discharge. Can a former Marine wear his uniform? Veterans and the Marine Corps Uniform Former […]

The Marine service uniform is a forest green coat with a belted waist and matching trousers worn with khaki shirt and khaki tie. What are Marines not allowed to wear? Earlier this year, the Marine Corps commandant updated the regulations on what Marines can and cannot wear, on duty and off, in the United States. […]

If you do wear the uniform to the funeral, then it needs to be your branch’s highest uniform (for most it’s the ‘dress A’) with the mourning band. What uniform do Marines wear to a funeral? Usually the uniform is Dress Blues Bravos. That is just dress blues with ribbons and badges. Do you wear […]

Drill sergeants still shout to enforce discipline, and they may force young soldiers to do push-ups—but they’re not supposed to hurl personal insults. Do drill instructors yell? Drill instructors call it “frog voice” — that raspy effect they develop from yelling commands to recruits, yelling at recruits and, sometimes, just yelling. Yelling for hours and […]

You will wear the Stetson only when assigned to a Cavalry unit, which includes Cavalry Squadrons within all BCT formations, Cavalry Regiments, and the 1st Cavalry Division. Who may wear the 1876 campaign hat Stetson? The 11th Air Assault Division cavalry scout pilots were looking to distinguish themselves from other troops when they adopted the […]

Except this is the new Army, an army that no longer allows drill sergeants to be cussing, ranting, abusive beasts. They cannot slap, hit, kick, punch or call privates names anymore. What happens if you fight your drill instructor? Drill sergeants are loyal to their own, so expect them to join in swinging — even […]

Drill instructors are referred to as “sir” or “ma’am” by recruits within the USAF, USMC, and USCG (for the first few weeks of basic training, until recruits are instructed to refer to their company commanders by their proper rank). Within the USN, recruits must refer to their RDCs by their proper ranks. Can you call […]