What are some examples of an army custom?

Answer 1

never turn and walk away to avoid giving a hand salute

One important army custom is the salute. There are strict rules for who must or must not salute. Soldiers must salute senior officers unless their hands are occupied in work that would make a salute impossible. If a soldier is imprisoned, he loses the right to salute. Another custom is the playing of the Army Song at various parades and ceremonies.

Answer 2

*Never criticize the Army or a leader in public
*Never go "over the heads" of superiors; don't jump the chain of command
*Never offer excuses
*Never wear a superior's rank by saying something like, "the 1SG wants this done," when in fact
the 1SG said no such thing. Speak with your own voice.
*Never turn and walk away to avoid giving the hand salute
*Never run indoors or pretend not to hear (while driving, for example) to avoid standing reveille or
retreat.
*Never appear in uniform while under the influence of alcohol.*Never embarrass a Superior officer.

*Play nicely with your Peers; never try to outshine any of them just to make yourself look better.
*If you don't know the answer to a superior's question, you will never go wrong with the response, "I
don't know sir, but I'll find out." (FM 7-21.13, para 4-3)

Answer 3

Never jump the chain of command