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What is the origin of the 3 volley salute in military ceremonies?
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∙ 15y ago
The 3 volley salute is an adaptation of the 21 gun salute. 7 guns are fired 3 times. This is a common mistake. The 3 volley salute just happens to be preformed with 7 guns (but may be performed with a few as 3 guns), but it does not constitute a 21 gun salute. A 21 gun salute is preformed by a battery. The 3 volley salute originates from an old custom of removing the dead from the battle field to allow the fighting to continue. The armies would then fire 3 volleys to indicate the dead were cleared and they were ready to go back to fighting.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoSeven riflemen; 3 volleys=21 rounds fired; which equates to a 21 gun salute.
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What does the 3 shots at a military funeral mean?
3-volley salute is what it's call symbolic for a return to battle. Look up 3 volley salute
What is the purpose of a three round volley at a funeral?
At a military or state funeral, it is a salute -- a mark of respect.
Must the 21 gun salute be done facing North?
3 volley is not 21 gunsyou appear to be confusing the 3 volley salute, executed at the grave of a veteran, with a 21 gun salute. 3 volley salute, even if accomplished with 7 rifles, is not a 21 gun salute. It is simply called a 3 volley salute using 2 to 7 rifles. Execute the 3 volley salute facing north, if possible, over the casket. Keep your distance from the mourners. keep the volleys clean - no popcorn.21 gun salute is done with cannon. one shot at a time, in 5 second intervals unless it is a 21 minute gun salute. 21 guns only for POTUS funerals, otherwise, the number of guns fired, 13 to 21, according to status of high officials and ranking officers.21 guns (cannon) also fired at noon for Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence day.
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hello, greetings, salutations, pellets, shout, volley, salute, call, greet, welcome
Why are there 3 rounds placed in the flag at military furnals?
To represent the 3-gun salute. Each firer shoots 3 rounds in volley. If there are 5 honor guards, then it appears that there is a 15-gun salute, but each fired weapon doesn't count as 1. Many confuse a 21-gun salute with having 7 or even 21 guns, but in reality there is a battery of field artillery pieces.
What is 'salva mia' when translated from Italian to English?
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Military firing party?
A military firing party is the group that fires the three volley solute at military and police funerals. This is part of the Honor Guard's drill and ceremony.
What is the number of shots in a volley to honor the US Secretary of Defense at Arlington National Cemetery?
Cabinet members and five star Flag Officers are entitled to a 19 gun salute.
How do you say volleyball in French?
Volley-ball
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What is the plural of volley?
The plural of volley is volleys.
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Volley fire, as a military tactic, is the practice of having a line of soldiers all fire their weapons simultaneously at the enemy forces on command, usually to make up for inaccuracy, slow rate of fire, and limited range, and to create a maximum effect.
