102.4: HAND SALUTE

Question 1

What are some examples of when it would be inappropriate to salute?

Answer 1

• At work indoors
• As a prisoner or guard
• Under battle conditions
• In ranks
• At games
• When part of a working party/detail
• Crowded gatherings
• Public conveyances
• Congested areas
• When it physically interferes with performance
• When its too dangerous
• While unbloused or coat unbuttoned
• While smoking device is in hand

Question 2

What is the distance for rendering a salute to an officer?

Answer 2

At least 6 but no more than 30 paces away

Question 3

How is a salute to an officer rendered during passing?

Answer 3

• Come abreast
• Salute
• “By your leave, Sir/Ma’am”
• Officer returns salute, states “Carry on” or “Granted”
• Terminate Salute
• Pass ahead

Question 4

How is a salute rendered to an officer while in a group that is not a formation?

Answer 4

• 1st person to notice officer calls group to attention

- Salutes for group or entire group salutes

Question 5

How is a salute rendered to an officer while in formation?

Answer 5

• Senior person calls formation to attention

- Senior person salutes for group