The 21 gun salute is fired and then the playing of taps. On the first note of taps servicemen in uniform and retired servicemen come to Present Arms. (hand salute)
The gun salute (which usually isn't a 21 gun salute). Three volleys will be fired, the firing line will be brought to the position of present arms, then Taps will be played.
The Thirteen Gun Salute was created in 1989.
The Thirteen Gun Salute has 320 pages.
A two star General would be eligible for a 15 gun salute.
21 gun salute................
The gun salute (which usually isn't a 21 gun salute). Three volleys will be fired, the firing line will be brought to the position of present arms, then Taps will be played.
Only if you are current or retired military. Otherwise, remove your hat (if wearing one) and place your right hand over your heart.
The Thirteen Gun Salute was created in 1989.
a 12 gun salute is a military funeral salute. It is usaully performed by 4 uniformed honor guards who fire 3 shots. 4x3=12, hence the title 12 gun salute.
The Thirteen Gun Salute has 320 pages.
In certain countries a 21 gun salute is used for heads of state.
A two star General would be eligible for a 15 gun salute.
The gun salute was standardized in 1841 to include 21 guns, 3 shots per gun.
A soldier gets a 21 gun salute.
21 gun salute................
24 gun salute
Depends on the country, but in the US, a 21 gun salute is reserved for the flag, the President, or foreign heads of state. 17 gun salutes are for head of Senate/House, general of the army, fleet admiral, and a lot of other high level officials.