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In the middle ages, when the king rode by the knights, they would hold their visors on their helmets up so the king could recognize them. That is where the tradition of soldiers saluting began.
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∙ 13y agoSoldiers salute the President, officers, anyone other than NCO's who are in authority, the flag, and deceased soldiers. It has become a gesture of respect, and respect may have been part of the original reason for it.
In medieval times, when knights would pass each other on the road, it was common courtesy and practice for them to raise the visors of their helmets as they passed. Eventually, the use of visored helmets fell out of use, but the practice of raising the right hand to the brow with a flat open palm continued, perhaps to show that neither held a weapon. This eventually developed into the military salute.
The traditional US Military salute is one of the more formalized in the military world. The right hand is raised in a "snap" to the right eye brow, or cap brim, fingers together, fingers and palm straight and flat from the finger tips to the elbow. The upper arm is to be flat and perpendicular to the ground, the wrist is to be slightly turned, palm downward and not showing. The salute is held by the junior service member until it is returned by the senior officer and dropped. NCO's are not traditionally saluted. Only the Army salutes indoors, and only when formally reporting to an officer such as a company/battery commander. In the event officers gather, as each more senior officer approaches, a salute is given. If a more junior officer approaches the group afterward, he salutes the senior officer but the group does not salute him.
If saluting while stationary, one assumes the position of attention. If saluting while walking, the junior service member either raises his salute and continues walking or stops, assumes a position of attention and raises his salute. If moving in a group and passing a senior officer, the highest ranking service member raises a salute for the group or squad.
Saluting is never done in a combat zone or in a place where identifying an officer will place that officer in danger.
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∙ 12y agoWhat, as opposed to who; The nations flag is the main item. However certain countries have their own traditions and specific artefacts that will be codified.
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Why did soldiers start to salute?
It was a way of pointing out the enemy
Which Soldiers of what nation do not salute officers?
Netherlands - Their army is unionised.
Why do American soldiers not salute their NCOs?
Patrick Fulgencio Wilson
How many cannons are involved in a Royal Salute?
A Royal Salute that is performed at military functions and funerals has 21 guns that fire. If cannons are used it is usually a series of seven cannons that are fired three times each. The common method is to have seven soldiers fire a rifle three times each.
How do Girl Scouts salute a flag?
The salute is made with the right hand over the heart, the standard civil, not military, flag salute.
Why did soldiers start to salute?
It was a way of pointing out the enemy
Which Soldiers of what nation do not salute officers?
Netherlands - Their army is unionised.
Why do American soldiers not salute their NCOs?
Patrick Fulgencio Wilson
What is the opposite salute?
Adolf Hitler introduced the opposite salute in 1935, the best thing to do is to talk to old german soldiers and use his salute in front of them, they will tell you the answer in more depth.
What are example of Army customs?
never turn and walk away to avoid giving a hand salute One important army custom is the salute. There are strict rules for who must or must not salute. Soldiers must salute senior officers unless their hands are occupied in work that would make a salute impossible. If a soldier is imprisoned, he loses the right to salute. Another custom is the playing of the Army Song at various parades and ceremonies.
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF AN ARMY CUSTOM?
never turn and walk away to avoid giving a hand salute One important army custom is the salute. There are strict rules for who must or must not salute. Soldiers must salute senior officers unless their hands are occupied in work that would make a salute impossible. If a soldier is imprisoned, he loses the right to salute. Another custom is the playing of the Army Song at various parades and ceremonies.
Are cemetery cannons military cannons?
Yes because these cannons are used to salute military soldiers that are not alive.
Why do soldiers shoot their guns 21 times at a funneral?
Tradition. 21 shots is the highest salute rendered.
What are some example of army customs?
never turn and walk away to avoid giving a hand salute One important army custom is the salute. There are strict rules for who must or must not salute. Soldiers must salute senior officers unless their hands are occupied in work that would make a salute impossible. If a soldier is imprisoned, he loses the right to salute. Another custom is the playing of the Army Song at various parades and ceremonies.
What does firing sqaud mean?
The definition of "Firing Squad" is: A group of soldiers detailed to shoot a condemned person. or A group of soldiers detailed to fire the salute at a military funeral.
What does salute your bride mean?
It means health in italian, so it's like a toast to good health for all
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.
