Why do the military put a hand to the head. Paying military honor

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CHARTER OF THE INTERNAL SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (approved by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation from 14-12-93) (revised from 18-12-2006) (2020) Actual in 2018

Military greeting

43. A military greeting is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, a testament to mutual respect and a manifestation of a common culture. All servicemen are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), strictly observing the rules established by the Combat Regulations of the Armed Forces Russian Federation... Subordinates and Minors military rank they are greeted first, and in an equal position, the first to greet is the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered.

44. Members of the armed forces are also required to welcome:

The Battle Banner of the military unit, as well as Naval flag upon arrival on a warship and upon departure from it;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

44. Military units and subunits, when in the ranks, greet on command:

The President and Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation;

Marshals of the Russian Federation, generals of the army, admirals of the fleet, colonel generals, admirals and all direct chiefs, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (verification) of a military unit (subdivision).

To greet in the ranks in place of the above persons, the senior chief gives the command "At attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)", meets them and reports.

For example: "Comrade Major General. The 110th motorized rifle regiment has been built for general regimental evening verification. The regiment commander is Colonel Petrov."

When building a military unit with the Battle Banner (at a parade, a drill, during the swearing-in, etc.), the report indicates the full name of the military unit with a listing of the honorary titles and orders assigned to it. When greeting in the ranks on the move, the chief gives only a command.

46. Military units and subdivisions also greet on command:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

Mass graves of soldiers who died in battles for freedom and independence of the Fatherland;

The Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship the Naval flag during its ascent and descent;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units;

Each other when we meet.

47. The military salute by the troops in the ranks on the spot, the President and the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, is accompanied by the performance of the orchestra of the "Counter March" and the National Anthem.

When the military unit greets the direct commanders from the commander of their unit and above, as well as those appointed to lead the inspection (check), the orchestra performs only "Counter march".

48. When out of order, both during training and during free time from training, servicemen of military units (subdivisions) greet the commanders on the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention." At headquarters and institutions, only direct superiors and persons appointed to supervise the conduct of the inspection (verification) are welcomed on command. officers ". The command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" is given by the eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) or a soldier who first saw the arriving commander (chief). At this command, all those present stand up, turn in the direction of the arriving commander (chief) and take a combat posture, and officers, warrant officers and warrant officers, wearing a headdress, also put their hand to him. The eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) approaches the newcomer and reports to him. The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command "At ease" or "Comrades officers", and the speaker repeats this command, after which all those present take the "at ease" position. Officers, warrant officers and warrant officers, when wearing a headdress, lower their hand and then act on the instructions of the arriving commander (chief).

49. The command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention" and the report to the commander (chief) are given at his first visit to a military unit or subunit on a given day. The command "Smirno" is given to the ship commander every time he arrives on the ship (leaves the ship). In the presence of the senior commander (chief), the command for a military salute is not given to the junior and the report is not carried out. When conducting classroom lessons, the command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" is given before and after each lesson. The command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" before the report to the commander (chief) is given in the event that other servicemen are present, in their absence, the commander (chief) is only reported.

50. During the performance of the National Anthem, servicemen in the ranks take a marching stance without a command, and unit commanders from the platoon and above, in addition, put their hand to the headdress. Servicemen who are out of order, when performing the anthem, take a marching posture, and when wearing a headdress, they put their hand to it.

51. The command to perform a military salute to military units and subunits is not given:

When a military unit or subunit is raised on alert, on the march, as well as during tactical exercises and exercises;

At control points, communication centers and in places of combat duty (combat service);

At the firing range and firing (starting) position during firing (launches);

At airfields during flights;

During construction, household work or work with educational purpose, as well as during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories;

During sports and games;

When eating and after the "Hang up" signal until the "Rise" signal;

In the rooms for the sick.

In these cases, the chief or senior only reports to the arriving chief.

For example: "Comrade Major. The 2nd Motorized Rifle Company is performing the second practice shooting exercise. Company Commander Captain Ilyin."

The units participating in the funeral procession do not fulfill the military salute.

52. At ceremonial meetings, conferences held in a military unit, as well as at performances, concerts and in the cinema, a command for a military salute is not given and is not reported to the commander (chief). At general meetings of personnel, the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention" is given for a military salute and reported to the commander (chief).

For example: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel. The personnel of the battalion on general meeting arrived. Chief of Staff of the Battalion, Major Ivanov ".

53. When a commander or a senior addresses individual servicemen, they, with the exception of the sick, take a drill posture and name their position, military rank and surname. When shaking hands, the elder shakes his hand first. If the elder is without gloves, the younger removes the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. Servicemen without a headdress accompany the handshake with a slight tilt of the head.

54. To the greeting of the commander or senior ("Hello, comrades"), all servicemen, who are in the ranks or out of order, answer: "We wish you good health"; if the chief or senior says goodbye ("Goodbye, comrades"), then the servicemen answer: "Goodbye." At the end of the answer, the word "comrade" and the military rank are added without specifying the type of troops or service.

For example, when answering: sergeants, foremen, warrant officers, warrant officers and officers, "Goodbye, comrade junior sergeant", "Goodbye, comrade chief foreman", "We wish good health, comrade warrant officer", "Goodbye, comrade lieutenant", etc. NS.

55. If the commander (chief) congratulates the serviceman or thanks him in the course of service, the soldier answers the commander (chief): "I serve the Fatherland." If the commander (chief) congratulates the military unit (subdivision), it responds with a drawn-out three-time "Hurray", and if the commander (chief) thanks, the military unit (subdivision) replies: "We serve the Fatherland."

The procedure for presentation to commanders (chiefs) and persons who arrived for inspection (verification)

56. The senior commander (chief) who has arrived at the military unit is presented only by the unit commander. Other persons introduce themselves only when the senior commander (chief) addresses them directly, naming their military position, military rank and surname.

57. Servicemen are introduced to their immediate superior:

When appointed to a military position;

Upon surrendering a military post;

When assigning a military rank;

When awarded with an order or medal;

When leaving on a business trip, for treatment or on vacation, and upon returning.

Introducing themselves to their immediate superior, servicemen state their military position, military rank, surname and reason for submission.

For example: "Comrade Major. Commander of the 1st Motorized Rifle Company Captain Ivanov. I introduce myself on the occasion of my being awarded the military rank of Captain."

58. Officers and warrant officers, newly appointed to the regiment, are introduced to the regiment commander and then to his deputies, and upon receipt of appointment to the company, to the battalion commander, company commander and their deputies. The regiment commander introduces newly arrived officers to the regiment's officers at the next officers' meeting or regiment formation.

59. When inspecting (checking) a military unit, its commander is presented to the person who has arrived, appointed to lead the inspection (check), if he is in a military rank equal to the commander of the unit, or in rank older than him; if the inspector (inspector) is lower in rank than the commander of the military unit, then he is presented to the commander of the military unit. Before the beginning of the inspection (check), the commander of the military unit presents to the inspector (checker) the commanders of the inspected (checked) subunits.

60. When the inspecting (checking) subdivisions visit, the commanders of these subdivisions meet him and report to him. If the inspector (inspector) arrives at the subunit together with the commander of the military unit, the subunit commander reports to the inspector (inspector) in the event that the latter is of equal military rank with the commander of the military unit or in rank older than him. If during the inspection (check) the senior commander (chief) arrives, the commander of the military unit (subunit) reports to him, and the inspector (inspector) introduces himself.

61. When visiting a military unit (ship) by the President of the Russian Federation, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and his deputies, the commander-in-chief of the services of the Armed Forces, members of the Government of the Russian Federation, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets, reports and accompanies these persons who arrived at the location of the military unit ( on the ship), and upon arrival at the invitation of the military unit (on the ship) of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, soldiers-internationalists, veterans of the Armed Forces, honored workers of science, culture and art, representatives public organizations For Russia, foreign states and other honorary visitors, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets them, introduces himself to them and accompanies them without reporting. In memory of the visit of the military unit (ship) by honorary visitors, the Book of Honorary Visitors (Appendix 4) is presented to them for an appropriate record.

62. Upon arrival at a military unit (subdivision) of servicemen to carry out certain service assignments of senior commanders (chiefs), the commander of the military unit (subdivision) is presented only as a senior in military rank. In other cases, the arrivals are presented to the commander of the military unit (subunit) and report on the purpose of their arrival.

63. All instructions of the inspectors (inspectors) or servicemen carrying out individual service assignments of senior commanders (chiefs) are transmitted through the commander of the military unit. The named persons are obliged to inform the commander of the military unit (subdivision) about the results of the inspection (check) or the fulfillment of the official assignment assigned to them. When conducting a survey of military personnel of a military unit (subdivision), the inspectors (auditors) are guided by the requirements of Appendix 8.

The army has its own laws, which can be both generally known and hidden from the uninitiated. The need to salute arises during the greeting of the military personnel. This is one of the so-called "military rituals", which is part of the etiquette of military personnel. Currently, a military greeting is present in the armies of most countries in the world. However, the order in which it is carried out may differ.

When this phrase is used, it means recognizing the merits of the military and showing respect for him. This is a peculiar form of greeting used by soldiers.

At all times, the military was the first to give honor in rank and age, thereby recognizing the high achievements of another soldier. Today, honor can be given to:

One person.
A group of people.
A subject of particular importance. We can talk about a monument to the fallen heroes, a banner, etc.

Both the military salute itself and the procedure for its implementation can differ significantly in different armed forces. The reason for this is the differences in the development of military affairs, the socio-political system, education, science and cultural traditions, etc. However, whatever such a gesture may be, it always testifies to the respect and recognition of the merits of the person they meet.

There are two options for a military greeting:

The soldier performs it on his own, being next to the military of the highest rank.
Honor is given on command. At the same time, the greeting is often carried out by all personnel of a certain formation. It can be either a military unit or a subunit, or a ship.

Earlier, a military greeting was called salute or saluting. Also in the literature you can find such a term as "trump".

rules

According to the requirements of modern etiquette, a girl walking with a military man should be on the left side of him

Since there is a concept of military etiquette, there are certain rules that must be followed when observing it. Similar rules apply to all military personnel, regardless of rank. They are subject to the provisions of the statutes and the principles of the military oath.

There are also concepts and general etiquette. For example, in old days, the man, being the protector and support for his woman, had to go to her left. This was due to the fact that he carried the weapon on his side, and, if necessary, to grab it, he should not have touched her.

However, due to the need to salute, this rule of etiquette is a thing of the past. Today uniformed soldiers walk to the right of the woman. In this case, the military will not hit her with his elbow during the greeting. In addition, if a soldier walks with a companion by the arm, he also needs to be to her right so that his right hand remains free to greet.

Differences when performing a greeting

Many people who are not familiar with the nuances of army etiquette are interested in which hand is saluted? In all countries, honor is given with the right hand. This tradition does not depend on the culture of each specific country and is international. Violation of this rule is possible only through inexperience or oversight.

The difference in a military greeting can only relate to the presence or absence of a headdress. Some believe that this gesture arose as a simplification of the procedure for removing the headdress. At the moment, there are several hypotheses for the emergence of an army greeting:

The ritual originated in the UK. Here the military with junior ranks greeted the elders, taking off their hat. So it was from time immemorial. However, in the period from the 18th to the 19th century, the headdresses of the soldiers became quite cumbersome in order to constantly remove them. Therefore, the greeting procedure was reduced to a simple touch of the visor.
Another hypothesis is that the tradition of saluting originated in the United States. The first records of this military ritual date back to the second half of the 19th century. The emergence of army traditions occurred as a result of the end of the Civil War of the North and South. The army that won this war consisted of volunteers who did not have any combat skills. They wore ordinary clothes and often did not have headdresses. Therefore, the honor was given by laying hands on the head.
Romantic hypothesis. It is believed that initially the army greeting arose as a gesture of a knight covering his eyes at the sight of a lady of the heart. No binding to the headdress is observed in this case.

Thus, today it is impossible to say with certainty which version of the military greeting is initially correct. However, in most countries, the hand is applied to the cap, and greeting without a headdress is tantamount to breaking the statute.

Military greetings in different countries

In all armies of the world, military honor is given with the right hand

Regardless of the characteristics of the military greetings adopted by the army of a particular country, there are certain general rules. When planning to salute, a soldier has no right to lower his eyes or tilt his head.

When greeting another soldier, one should look him in the eye, which indicates mutual respect, regardless of ranks and ranks. As mentioned above, saluting should be done exclusively with the right hand.

Differences may lie in hand gesture and palm rotation. Consider the most popular types of military greetings:

In the UK, the hand is brought up to the right eyebrow with the palm facing outward.
In France, the greeting is done with the palm facing down.
In the US Army, soldiers also turn their palm downward when greeting. In this case, the hand should be slightly extended forward, as if covering the soldier's eyes from the sun.
The Italian army has slightly modified rules. When greeting, the palm must be slightly raised above the level of the visor.
Greetings in the Polish army should be done only with the index and middle fingers, which are attached to the visor. The soldiers of Tsarist Russia saluted in a similar way until 1856.

Since 1856, in Russia the honor is given as follows: the entire palm is used, which turns down. The soldier's hand is positioned in such a way that his middle finger slightly touches the visor of his cap, being directed to the soldier's temple.

It is precisely because of this method of military greetings that such synonyms of military greetings have appeared, such as "show off", "trump" and "salute".

In Russia, a military greeting is carried out with the right hand, which is enshrined in the corresponding paragraph of the Charter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Human society is developing, traditions, attitudes, turns of speech, the language itself, are changing, finally. As outdated, even in the army, the vocabulary phrases "I have the honor" and "salute" are going out of use. Even the original meaning of these wonderful phrases is distorted.

What does it mean to "salute"

Initially, there was no question of giving one's own honor. They talked about the recognition of the merits of a person walking towards him, about respect for him. At all times, the youngest, both in age and in rank or rank, was the first to be greeted, recognizing high merits. You can salute both a person or a group of people, and something sacred - a banner or a monument to fallen heroes.

The gesture, whatever it may be, was always a sign of recognition of honor in the counter. At all times and all peoples there were various forms of greetings and expressions of respect: one could bow down to the ground, kneel or both, prostrate himself, click his heels and nod his bare head.

In the dictionaries of V. I. Dahl and S. I. Ozhegov, "to salute" means to greet. And if the dictionary of S. I. Ozhegov describes this greeting only as putting a hand on the headdress, then V. I. Dal gives a whole list of actions. You can salute with a bow, bowing a sword or a banner, making a weapon on guard, breaking a drum roll.

The legend about the origin of the military salute

The appearance of the greeting with a gesture of his right hand raised to his eyes is attributed to the famous British pirate who was honored to welcome the English Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship. Legendary pirate did not have an officer rank and became a knight after travel around the world... Carrying out a secret commission from Her Majesty, Drake not only plundered Spanish ships, he discovered many sea routes and made several geographical discoveries.

Legend has it that the captain of the pirates stood against the sun when the queen was climbing the ladder, and closed his eyes, placing his right hand with a visor. The team lined up behind him repeated this gesture harmoniously. The gallant corsair made the ugly Elizabeth a compliment, comparing her to the blinding sun, which conquered Her Majesty. Evil tongues claimed that it was for gallantry that Drake was knighted, and the gesture went

Historical versions of the appearance of a military greeting

One of the historical versions of the origin of saluting refers to the traditions of chivalry. A knight on horseback with a reins and a shield in his left hand, having met the same knight, raised the visor of his helmet with his right hand. This gesture spoke of peaceful intentions.

The documented version says that it was in Great Britain in the 18th century, since the hats in the elite units became very bulky, there was a rule not to take them off, but to greet the officers, pressing their hand to the hat and bowing. Then they even stopped touching the hat, since the hands of the soldiers were always stained with soot, because they had to set fire to the oppression of muskets. And what hand salute Her Majesty's guardsmen was not specified in the statutes. Most likely, by itself it was implied that the right.

Horse and foot officers saluted by raising cold weapons, bringing the handle to the lips and then moving it to the right and down. The question of which hand the officers salute with did not arise.

Military greetings in different countries

In a military salute of any army, they do not bow their heads and do not lower their eyes, which also speaks of mutual honor, regardless of ranks and ranks, and there is no question of which hand is saluted in the army - only the right one.

But the rotation of the palm may be slightly different. Since the 19th century, the hand raised to the right eyebrow is facing outward. In the British Navy since the days sailing ships when the hands of the sailors were stained with tar and tar, and it was unworthy to show dirty palms, the palm was turned down in greeting. The same greeting is accepted in France. In the US Army, during the greeting, the palm is turned down, and the hand brought forward slightly, as it were, covers the eyes from the sun. In the Italian army, the palm is extended over the front visor.

In tsarist Russia until 1856 and in today's Poland, the military salute was performed with the index and middle fingers. From 1856 after Crimean War v Soviet army and today's Russian army honor is given with the whole palm turned down. At the same time, the middle finger looks at the temple, touching the visor of the uniform cap. Hence the synonyms for the expression "to salute" - to salute, to salute.

The hand with which Russian servicemen salute is enshrined in the Charter of the RF Armed Forces.

Rules of etiquette

There is military etiquette that all military personnel must follow. Its rules are determined not only by traditions and rituals, the principles of morality and ethics, but also by the provisions and statutes.

But there is also a common etiquette for all, according to which, for example, a man as a support and protector in the past, also with a weapon on his side, should go to the left of his companion. But on which hand they salute in Russia and not only, exceptions from general rules... Uniformed soldiers always walk to the right of a woman so as not to hit her with an elbow during a military salute. However, there are exceptions to this rule. If a soldier in uniform walks with a companion by the arm, then he should be to the right of her so that the hand for a military greeting remains free.

Differences when performing a military salute

The military salute in all countries is given with the right hand. The question of which country gives honor with the left hand arises when high government officials, through an oversight or inexperience, violate the rules of giving military honor, which are either enshrined in statutes or are an unshakable tradition.

It would seem that if the gesture of the right hand arose when simplifying the procedure for removing the headdress, then a uniform cap or cap is required in such a ritual. But no. Army traditions in the United States began to take shape after the victory of the army of the northerners in Civil war North and South in the second half of the 19th century. The victorious army was formed from volunteers without marching skills and dressed in ordinary clothes, often without hats. Honor was given in her simply by putting her hand to her head. Since then, in the US Army, honor has been given regardless of the presence of a uniform cap or cap on the head.

Paying military honor, or, in modern interpretation Russian military regulations, military greetings are a ritual overshadowed by the centuries-old traditions of the armies of all countries of the world.

A military salute or salute is a gesture or other action used to show respect to the military. The history of saluting in the army goes back hundreds of years. Military traditions different countries and times were extremely varied. They used hand gestures, rifle and cannon shots, hoisting a banner, removing hats and other means, all to show respect and deference.

There is a beautiful legend about the first fireworks.

Sir Francis Drake, a legendary sailor and pirate, in 1588, receiving Queen Elizabeth of England (far from the standard of beauty) on his ship, pretended to be blind from her beauty, covering his eyes with his palm, and, allegedly, this tradition was born.

According to another version, more believable, the knights, when they met, raised the visor of the helmet with their unarmed hand, thereby greeting their comrades in arms. Today it is believed that the modern gesture of saluting in the army is rooted in the latter. Over time, putting your right hand on the headdress has become a must for the expression of respect in all the regular (and not only) armies of the world.

Interesting! Modern giving of military honor comes from Great Britain, which is documented by military regulations.

How honor is given in the armies of the peoples of the world: a variety of traditions

In Britain, a military salute is a tribute to the highest-ranking officer and the Queen on whose behalf he acts.

Important! A prerequisite for a hand gesture, for example, is the presence of a headdress: a beret, a cap, etc. Without a headdress (indoors), you should stand at attention.

The stiff British etiquette sets the strictest criteria for the performance of a salute. How to salute properly in the army, popularly explains the military regulations:

fingers should be tightly pressed together, thumb located along the palm turned outward, the middle one - to the right and slightly above the eyebrows. As a result, the center of the conditional axis of the hand must be fixed at the level of the head, and the middle finger must be approximately level with the base of the cockade;
salute with the right hand only;
the position of the hand should be maintained until a reciprocal gesture follows.

During hostilities, statutory greetings are generally prohibited, mainly due to the sniper threat. At the same time, do not forget about common sense, because the military base in a short time it will turn into a booth, if there are no exceptions here.

The salute in the French army is generally identical to the British one. The Australian and New Zealand armies also inherit the army etiquette of their former homeland. In the US Army, the practice of saluting with a covered and uncovered head, provided that the hands are free. Israeli army practically believes that it is not worth burdening the soldiers with such rituals during the barracks' life, therefore he does not oblige anyone to anything.

How was honor given in the Russian army?

The Russian army was created in a European manner, adopting everything, including charter traditions and military etiquette. Emperor Peter I, its immediate creator, was guided by Prussia, Austria, Sweden and other leading military powers of that time. In the imperial army, a military salute was called saluting, and the matter was not limited to one gesture of taking off the hat; a military man, when meeting with a colleague or chief, had to perform a whole series of bows and squats in order to express deep respect to him, depending on social status. The location (street or premises) also played an important role during the salutation.

With the appearance in the Russian Imperial Army of massive headdresses, such as a helmet and a shako, fastened with a chin strap, taking off and bowing became extremely problematic, namely long and awkward. It was decided to abandon them, and replace them with a salute with a bladed weapon or a movement of the hand to the headdress, which has long been accepted in Europe.

In parallel, they got along and existed for a long time, side by side different variants saluting in the army. However, finally, the need arose to reform and unify this part of military etiquette. Salutation by offering a hand to a headdress gained more and more popularity because of its simplicity and clarity. So, a universal form of ritual was found. Initially, among the officers' environment, preference was given to "trumping" with two fingers of the right hand, the middle and forefinger, the so-called "Polish" greeting, this tradition has been preserved in the Polish Army to this day. In the origins of this movement, one can easily guess the simple gesture of taking off the hat, when these two fingers were placed on top of the brim, and the large one supported the headdress from below.

V Russian Empire In the second half of the 19th century, a new form of saluting by bringing a brush to the visor of a headdress became a cultural norm. However, the straightened fingers of the hand should have been brought to the visor with the palm down, which was recorded in the military charter of the 1891 edition in this way:

the banner should be saluted at attention;
from the crew, honor should be given by a gesture of hand movement towards the headdress;
the chief should be greeted by bringing the brush to the headdress with straightened fingers with the palm down and slightly outward, keeping the elbow at shoulder level, while the gaze should be on the commander and follow him with his eyes;
during the salutation, the soldier should not take off his hat, in front of anyone.

The honor was supposed to be given to the authorities, members of the royal family, colleagues, the regimental banner, etc. All officers, and all lower ranks, without exception, at a meeting had to greet each other, putting their right hand on the visor.

After the revolution, the Soviet government significantly reduced the ritual of saluting in the Red Army, but kept historical background... After the collapse Soviet Union, in the Russian Federation, the military are faithful to traditions, therefore they teach the soldiers, how is it saluted in the army, modeled on 1975, although the very expression "salute", due to various socio-cultural reasons, has become an anachronism and is practically not used.

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"CHARTER OF THE INTERNAL SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION" (approved by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 12/14/93)

Military greeting

43. A military greeting is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, a testament to mutual respect and a manifestation of a common culture. All servicemen are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), strictly observing the rules established by the Combat Regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Subordinates and those who are junior in military rank are the first to greet, and in an equal position, the first to greet is the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered.

44. Members of the armed forces are also required to welcome:

The Battle Banner of the military unit, as well as the Naval flag with arrival on a warship and upon departure from it;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

44. Military units and subunits, when in the ranks, greet on command:

The President and Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation;

To greet in the ranks in place of the above persons, the senior chief gives the command "At attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)", meets them and reports.

For example: "Comrade Major General. The 110th motorized rifle regiment has been built for general regimental evening verification. The regiment commander is Colonel Petrov."

46. Military units and subdivisions also greet on command:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

Mass graves of soldiers who died in battles for freedom and independence of the Fatherland;

The Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship the Naval flag during its ascent and descent;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units;

Each other when we meet.

When the military unit greets the direct commanders from the commander of their unit and above, as well as those appointed to lead the inspection (check), the orchestra performs only "Counter march".

51. The command to perform a military salute to military units and subunits is not given:

When a military unit or subunit is raised on alert, on the march, as well as during tactical exercises and exercises;

At control points, communication centers and in places of combat duty (combat service);

At the firing range and firing (starting) position during firing (launches);

At airfields during flights;

During the performance of construction, household work or work for educational purposes, as well as during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories;

During sports and games;

When eating and after the "Hang up" signal until the "Rise" signal;

In the rooms for the sick.

In these cases, the chief or senior only reports to the arriving chief.

For example: "Comrade Major. The 2nd Motorized Rifle Company is performing the second practice shooting exercise. Company Commander Captain Ilyin."

The units participating in the funeral procession do not fulfill the military salute.

For example: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel. The personnel of the battalion have arrived at the general meeting. Chief of Staff of the battalion, Major Ivanov."

The procedure for presentation to commanders (chiefs) and persons who arrived for inspection (verification)

57. Servicemen are introduced to their immediate superior:

When appointed to a military position;

Upon surrendering a military post;

When assigning a military rank;

When awarded with an order or medal;

When leaving on a business trip, for treatment or on vacation, and upon returning.

Introducing themselves to their immediate superior, servicemen state their military position, military rank, surname and reason for submission.

For example: "Comrade Major. Commander of the 1st Motorized Rifle Company Captain Ivanov. I introduce myself on the occasion of my being awarded the military rank of Captain."

61. When visiting a military unit (ship) by the President of the Russian Federation, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and his deputies, the commander-in-chief of the services of the Armed Forces, members of the Government of the Russian Federation, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets, reports and accompanies these persons who arrived at the location of the military unit ( on the ship), and upon arrival at the invitation of the military unit (on the ship) of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, internationalist soldiers, veterans of the Armed Forces, honored workers of science, culture and art, representatives of public organizations of Russia, foreign states and other honorary visitors, the commander of the military part (of the ship) meets them, introduces himself to them and accompanies them without reporting. In memory of the visit of the military unit (ship) by honorary visitors, the Book of Honorary Visitors (Appendix 4) is presented to them for an appropriate record.