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What side do Military people salute on?
In almost all cases, the hand salute is rendered with the right hand. Some soldiers may salute with the left hand when the right hand is encumbered in some way(though it is rare), for example, a soldier with a rifle at Right Shoulder Arms; if movement of a weapon would be encumbered when making the armed salute; if the performance of duty requires the right hand for use or operation of equipment such as riding a motorcycle; if it is not possible to use the hand due to injury or amputation; when escorting a woman and it is not possible to walk on her right side. There is an exception for Cavalry soldiers that are dismounted- they salute with the left hand- the reins of the horse are in their right hand.
What hand do Canadians salute with?
The right hand is the correct hand for saluting in the Canadian military and police forces.
What does the Three Finger Salute refer?
It's the Boy Scout salute. Index, middle & ring finger of the right hand.
What is an army custom?
never turn and walk away to avoid giving a hand salute
Hitler's hail to victory salute?
Hitler adopted the stiff-armed salute for his troops from Benito Mussolini, who had copied the old Roman salute. Hitler went to the extreme had had civilian people punished who would not give the salute. The salute was not given to victory but was given with the verbal salute of "Heil Hitler". ________ Another theory I've heard is that he adopted Mussolini's fascist arm raise only because he had a hand-shaking phobia.
Do you render hand salute to the sounding of honors?
Yes, you should render the salute during the "Sounding of Honors". You also salute the playing of the National Anthem (of ANY country, not just the US), "To The Colors", and "Hail to the Chief".
How does a soldier with a incapacitated right arm salute?
A soldier who is physically unable to salute with his or her right hand may render a salute with the left hand.
What should you render the hand salute?
The hand salute is rendered when greeting a superior officer, when reporting to a superior, to the national colors when passing, at reveille and retreat, and at the playing of the national anthem.
When should you render a salute?
There are several instances when a hand salute should be rendered. One instance is when a recognized person entitled by grade is met or seen. This is not appropriate in public conveyances or public places.
When to render a hand salute?
The hand salute is rendered when greeting a superior officer, when reporting to a superior, to the national colors when passing, at reveille and retreat, and at the playing of the national anthem.
Should you render a salute when hearing the National Anthem of the US?
The only people who should salute the flag are those in the military who are wearing a uniform. Civilians do NOT salute.
When should you render the hand salute to an officer?
There are several instances when a hand salute should be rendered. One instance is when a recognized person entitled by grade is met or seen. This is not appropriate in public conveyances or public places.
Can a non veteran render a hand salute?
The hand salute is a sign of respect given with the right hand to show no weapon held against the one you are saluting. As such, it could be rendered by anyone, military or not, as a sign of respect. When standing for the passing of the colors or the playing of the National Anthem, however, one's right hand should rest upon the area of the heart as a similar tribute. Recently, the U.S. Congress passed a law allowing veterans to render a salute for the national anthem or passing of colors rather than hand-over-heart at their option.
Do you salute during sounding of honors?
Yes, you should render the salute during the "Sounding of Honors". You also salute the playing of the National Anthem (of ANY country, not just the US), "To The Colors", and "Hail to the Chief".
Do you have to salute a cadet?
The salute is the greeting among the military. The junior rank/enlisted is required to render the salute first and hold it until the officer drops his salute. Cadets have not taken the oath of office and have not been commissioned. They may be saluted by enlisted. An officer would return a cadet's salute. It is not be a requirement for an enlisted man to render a salute to a cadet but it may not be career enhancing to give a cadet the brush-off when presented with the opportunity to render the greeting.
Do you salute officers when you under an overhang?
Yes. You're still outdoors, and still required to render a salute.
What direction should one stand when reciting pledge of allegiance and no flag is present?
If you are leading it. You would face the group you are leading. If you are part of the Group you face your leader. It is also appropriate to render the hand salute, which did not exist in the past.
