According to protocol, a 21 gun salute is rendered to a serving President of the USA, a former President of the USA, and a President-Elect of the USA. It is also rendered to a foreign head of state, or a member of a reigning royal family.
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A two star General would be eligible for a 15 gun salute.
In certain countries a 21 gun salute is used for heads of state.
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A soldier gets a 21 gun salute.
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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.
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The gun salute was standardized in 1841 to include 21 guns, 3 shots per gun.
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)
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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