During Reveille in formation with headgear, what courtesies are rendered?

• A. Execute Present Arms at the command of the officer or NCO in charge, then execute Order Arms at the command
• B. Present Arms at the command of the officer or NCO in charge, then execute Order Arms at the command
• C. Stand at attention throughout
• D. Parade Rest

Answer: (B)

At Reveille in formation with headgear, the proper courtesy is a rifle salute to the flag performed by presenting arms when commanded by the officer or NCO in charge, then returning to the Order Arms position on the follow-up command. This sequence honors the flag and the country while keeping soldiers in formation and in proper bearing. Standing at attention throughout would skip the salute, and Parade Rest isn’t the formality required for this ceremony, so presenting arms and then returning to order arms best fits the tradition.