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What is a personal salute?
The personal hand salute is the uniformed services form of greeting. It is given by an enlisted person to an officer or by a junior officer to a senior officer. (See illustration in Exhibit I) To complete the salute, the hand is dropped sharply (after the saluted officer has dropped his/hers) to its normal position.
What army regulation covers salutes honors and visits of courtesy?
The Army has a regulation, AR 600-25 – “Salutes, Honors and Courtesy” published September 10, 2019 that “provides general policies and procedures for the rendition of salutes, honors, ceremonies, customs, and visits of courtesy.”
Who is entitled National salute?
The National Salute is authorised for the National Flag, the President of India, and the Governors of States. The drill procedure of National Salute and General Salute are one and the same. These salutes are only given in a guard of honour where the band will be in attendance.
Do you salute an officer in civilian clothes?
You don’t have to salute indoors, except when you report to a superior officer. If either person is wearing civilian clothes and you do not recognize the other person as a superior officer, salutes are unnecessary. Use common sense.
What does a left hand salute mean?
Military personnel are authorized to salute when in uniform with their left hand under certain situations: If their right hand/arm is missing, if incapacitated or unavailable (in a cast, holding a cane or crutch, carrying something) or holding a rifle in the right shoulder arms position while in a military capacity.
Do you call at ease when an officer is present?
The first person to see an officer who is senior in rank to any present in the dining facility he/she will call “AT EASE” so that their presence is known and necessary action can be taken. The Soldiers should fall silent, remain seated, and continue to work or eat.
Who gets a gun salute at their funeral?
Figures who receive the honor include visiting heads of state, members of currently reigning royal families, the current president, the president-elect, and ex-presidents. A 21 gun salute typically occurs during a president or ex-president’s funeral, but it can also occur any time they make a relevant appearance.
Do 2nd Lts salute 1st Lts?
Salutes are not exchanged between enlisted members. Second lieutenants are required to salute first lieutenants. If it is a military member, they will salute officers. It is customary to return the salute whether you are in uniform or wearing civilian clothes.
What should be included in the guest of Honor protocol?
Special amenities to consider include hot towels, hand sanitizer, and a waiter with a tray to collect drinks before guests greet the host and guest of honor. If food is a key component of an event, it is especially important to determine the preferences and allergies of the guest of honor.
For a social event, as opposed to a working event, the guest of honor is typically placed to the right of the host/hostess. If the host has a co-host, this person could sit directly across from the host.
When do you receive honors in the military?
When and how rendered. When 2 or more persons entitled to honors arrive at or depart from an installation at the same time, only the senior will receive honors. Any official or officer holding 2 or more positions (civil or military), 1 of which entitles him or her to honors, will receive only the honors due the highest grade.
Can a civilian give a military hand salute?
Military personnel being hand salute during the playing and firing. Civilian personnel being honored and other civilians in the ceremonial party will stand at attention. Personnel on security duty will not render honors. Honor Guard. See FM 3-21.5, paragraph 12-1.