What is the only time you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?

What is the only time you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?

• A. When indoors you must always remove headgear
• B. When reporting to an officer indoors, you remove headgear
• C. When indoors, you may remove headgear only if directed
• D. When under arms

Answer: (D)

When reporting to an officer indoors, the usual courtesy is to remove headgear as a sign of respect and attention. The only exception to this rule is when you are under arms—carrying a weapon. In that situation, safety and control of the weapon take precedence, so you keep your headgear on and address the officer with the appropriate armed-salute or bearing. This is why that option is the best answer: it reflects the single practical exception to the general rule about removing headgear indoors.

When reporting to an officer indoors, the usual courtesy is to remove headgear as a sign of respect and attention. The only exception to this rule is when you are under arms—carrying a weapon. In that situation, safety and control of the weapon take precedence, so you keep your headgear on and address the officer with the appropriate armed-salute or bearing. This is why that option is the best answer: it reflects the single practical exception to the general rule about removing headgear indoors.