Customs And Courtesies (AR 600-25)

Six Steps

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AR 600-25

•In civilian attire. •Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.•Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable. •Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard. •In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances. •In the ranks of a formation.

• When reporting to your commander •When reporting to a pay officer •When reporting to a military board •At an indoor ceremony •At sentry duty indoors

The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade. This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and,in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.

No

Whenreporting to an officer in his office, the soldier removes his headgear,knocks, and enters when told to do so. He approaches within two steps of the officer's desk, halts, salutes, and reports, "Sir (Ma'am), Private Jones reports." The salute is held until the report is completed and the salute has been returned by the officer. When the business is completed, the soldier salutes, holds the salute until it has been returned, executes the appropriate facing movement, and departs. When reporting indoors under arms, the procedure is the same except that the headgear is not removed and the soldier renders the salute prescribed for the weapon with which he is armed.

When reporting outdoors, the soldier moves rapidly toward the officer, halts approximately three steps from the officer, salutes, and reports (as when indoors). When the soldier is dismissed by the officer, salutes are again exchanged. If underarms, the soldier carries the weapon in the manner prescribed for saluting.

• When rendering reports in formation • When reporting to an enlisted president of a board

Individuals in formation do not salute or return salutes except at the command Present,ARMS.

Yes

Left Side

6 steps

The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute

21 gun salute, both times

No. Once the flag has been folded (cocked hat), it is treated as a cased Color and not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail. The flag will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect but not be rendered any sort of honors.

Installation Commanders

On the first note of reveille

a gun will be fired (if available) on military installations, followed by the playing of the national anthem or sound of "To The Color" (using a drum and bugle corps, a bugler, or recorded music) concurrent with the lowering of the flag.The flag will be lowered to ensure completion at the last note of the music.The same respect will be observed by all military personnel whether the national anthem is played or "To the Color" is sounded.

they will be assigned a position of honor ahead of U.S. soldiers. As a special compliment, a small escort of honor composed of U.S. soldiers will precede the foreign soldiers.

"The Army Goes Rolling Along"

Veterans Day, 11 November 1956, and officially announced on 12 December 1957

They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.

•Reviews •Parades •Honor Guard Ceremonies.

9-memberteam (6 pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain, and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler (if available)). The team serves as pallbearers and thefiring party, folds and presents the American flag to the next of kin, and plays "Taps." A member of the decedent's parent military Service will present the flag.

On the senior person's left

Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact.

The senior person, then in ascending order

When under arms

When you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster

40 seconds

Execute"Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge. Execute"Order Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge

At the first note of music, face flag and render hand salute (if flag is not in view, face direction of music). End salute on last note of music.

1.At the first note of Retreat, execute "Parade Rest" at the command of the officer or NCO in charge. Remain at Parade Rest until given "Attention" by officer or NCO in charge. 2.At the first note of To the Color, execute "Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge. Execute "Order Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge.

AR 600-25

1. In civilian attire. 2. Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere. 3. Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable. 4. Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard. 5. In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances. 6. In the ranks of a formation.

1. When reporting to your commander 2. When reporting to a pay officer 3. When reporting to a military board 4. At an indoor ceremony 5. At sentry duty indoors

The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade. This practice gradually became a way of showing respect In early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.

No, you have lost the right to salute

When reporting to an officer in his office, the soldier removes his headgear, knocks, and enters when told to do so. He approaches within two steps of the officer's desk, halts, salutes, and reports, "Sir (Ma'am), Private Jones reports." The salute is held until the report is completed and the salute has been returned by the officer. When the business is completed, the soldier salutes, holds the salute until it has been returned, executes the appropriate facing movement, and departs. When reporting indoors under arms, the procedure is the same except that the headgear is not removed and the soldier renders the salute prescribed for the weapon with which he is armed.

When reporting outdoors, the soldier moves rapidly toward the officer, halts approximately three steps from the officer, salutes, and reports (as when indoors). When the soldier is dismissed by the officer, salutes are again exchanged. If underarms, the soldier carries the weapon in the manner prescribed for saluting.

When rendering reports in formation When reporting to an enlisted president of a board

Individuals in formation do not salute or return salutes except at the command "Present Arms"

Yes

On the senior person's left

Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact

The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute

21 gun salute, both times

No. Once the flag has been folded (cocked hat), it is treated as a cased Color and not saluted by persons meeting the flag detail. The flag will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect but not be rendered any sort of honors.

Installation Commanders

On the first note of reveille

a gun will be fired (if available) on military installations, followed by the playing of the national anthem or sound of "To The Color" (using a drum and bugle corps, a bugler, or recorded music) concurrent with the lowering of the flag. The flag will be lowered to ensure completion at the last note of the music. The same respect will be observed by all military personnel whether the national anthem is played or "To the Color" is sounded.

they will be assigned a position of honor ahead of U.S. soldiers. As a special compliment, a small escort of honor composed of U.S. soldiers will precede the foreign soldiers.

"The Army Goes Rolling Along"

Veterans Day, 11 November 1956, and officially announced on 12 December 1957

They will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army Song when played.

1. Reviews 2. Parades 3. Honor Guard Ceremonies.

Call upon the commanding officer on New Year's Day. The commander may designate a convenient hour and place for receiving such visits or omit the visit if desired. Commanders may exercise the option to have such visits take place on a day other than New Year's Day if deemed more practical.

9-member team (6 pallbearers and/or firing party, a chaplain, and officer and/or NCO in charge, and a bugler (if available)). The team serves as pallbearers and the firing party, folds and presents the American flag to the next of kin, and plays "Taps." A member of the decedent's parent military Service will present the flag.

The senior person, then in ascending order

When under arms

When you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster

40 seconds

Execute "Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge.

At the first note of music, face flag and render hand salute (if flag is not in view, face direction of music). End salute on last note of music.

1. At the first note of Retreat, execute "Parade Rest" at the command of the officer or NCO in charge. Remain at Parade Rest until given "Attention" by officer or NCO in charge. 2. At the first note of To the Color, execute "Present Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge. Execute "Order Arms" at the command of officer or NCO in charge.

1. At the first note of Retreat, face flag and stand at attention (if flag is not in view, face direction of music). Remain at attention until last note of "TO THE COLOR" has been played. 2. At the first note of To the Color: If outdoors, render hand salute; if indoors, stand at attention. Hold this position until the last note of music has been played.