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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.
Did soldiers during the Industrial Revolution AKA age of line fighting and grenadiers use the salute that is used today AKA putting your hand up to your head as a sign of respect to your commander?
The "salute", the "wave" the "handshake" all have their root in the same thing: When a warrior raised his (usually) right hand aloft, it was away from his weapon. It was a visual way of saying: "I mean you no harm". In other words, "I'm a friend". It quickly became a greeting between friends ("Hi!") and remains so today. The military salute is a stylized version of this - and there are many different types of salute.
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.
How do you start a salute and smash paragraph?
Usually you can start a salute and smash paragraph with "Although____ thinks_____" and then give reasons as to why it's not what that person or group of people thinks.
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.
Why do soldiers shoot their guns 21 times at a funneral?
Tradition. 21 shots is the highest salute rendered.
Are cemetery cannons military cannons?
Yes because these cannons are used to salute military soldiers that are not alive.
How did the flag salute get its' start?
When the british queen came out of vehicle an sergeant who hadn't seen her covered his eyes from the sight of her. This developed into the salute.
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
