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What is a military salute featuring firing of guns?
The actual act of firing the guns is called a "Salvo".
What guns are used in a twenty-one gun solute?
Obviously, over the centuries the 21 gun salute of the US military has changed weapons. Currently from my experience the salute can be made with an M-1 Garand, and M-14, or a AR-15 (M-16).
How many guns are used in a US Supreme Court Justice gun salute?
They merit a salute of 19 guns.
21 gun saluteat does it symbolize?
Salutes performed by firing guns ranks from a low of 5 guns, to the highest possible salute- 21 guns. A "21 gun salute" is paying the greatest tribute possible to the person or persons being saluted. Some additional information on this subject for you: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/gunsalut.asp
How many guns salute does a soldier get?
A soldier gets a 21 gun salute.
Why were gun salutes a sign of good faith?
To reload muzzle loading cannon, they had to be pulled back inside the ship. After firing a salute, the guns were left "run out"- showing they were empty.
What is the origin of the 3 volley salute in military ceremonies?
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.
In 1841 the gun salute was standardized to how many guns?
The gun salute was standardized in 1841 to include 21 guns, 3 shots per gun.
What is a 12 gun salute?
a 12 gun salute is a military funeral salute. It is usaully performed by 4 uniformed honor guards who fire 3 shots. 4x3=12, hence the title 12 gun salute.
How many guns are fired at the Tower of London in salute to the Queen's birthday?
41 Gun Salute
What is the reason for a 9 gun salute at a funeral?
The amount of firing will vary. If performed near ongoing battlefields, and not enough men are available, there might be less than the number of men required in the firing party. If no blanks are available, service rounds (live rounds) will be required. If there's an ammo shortage, less rounds will be expended. If there's a safety concern over live firing, again, a shortened ceremony. Gun salutes originated out of necessity; Burning gunpowder is expensive, especially when large amounts are loaded into cannons. Up until the US Civil War (1861-1865), (the US Civil War was transitional) Infantry Rifles and Guns (Cannons) were mostly muzzle loaders. When warships entered ports (practically any port, home or foreign) for safety reasons they had to UNLOAD their guns (cannons). Muzzle loaders can only be unloaded by firing them. After the warship fired it's guns, the Port's Military Garrison (Fort) would acknowlege the warship by firing it's cannon. A salute is an acknowledgement. Gunfire is a military honor. The dead were honored the same way. When a soldier is executed he is shot by a firing squad. A man with less honor will normally be hanged. Although a squad is normally 12 men, a patrol is normally 6 to 7 men (or six men and a leader). For safety within controlled areas containing ceremony, a patrol of men (6 or 7) is easier and safer to command and control with firearms. The traditional three cheers for a departing "brother in Arms" is fired by three volleys.
What is are the firing rate of guns?
that all depends on the gun. all guns have a different firing rate.
