Drill. Military salute in the ranks, on the spot and on the move

MILITARY ETIQUET: I have the honor!

To salute means to show respect to a person of higher rank. It has been established that in different time it was done different ways. And there are many versions of the origin of this ritual.
Many believe that the tradition of the modern military salute, or salute, originates on the island of Great Britain. In many armies of the world, junior ranks greeted seniors by taking off their hats, as, in fact, it was in the British army, but by the 18th-19th centuries, soldiers' headdresses had become so bulky and "complicated" that this greeting was reduced to a simple touch of the visor.

WHERE THE CUSTOM COME FROM

The greeting known to us is believed to have taken shape in 1745 in the Coldstream Regiment, the elite guards unit of the personal guard of the Queen of England. In the regimental charter of the guards, it was written: "Personnel are ordered not to raise their hats when they pass by an officer or turn to him, but only to press their hands to their hats and bow." In 1762, the charter of the Scots Guards clarifies: "Since nothing disfigures the headgear and does not pollute the laces, like removing the hat, the personnel for the future are ordered only to raise their palm to the hat with a short gesture when passing by an officer." Such an innovation caused a certain resistance, but, as we see, it still took root. At the same time, great importance is attached to the fact that during a military greeting they do not bow their heads and do not lower their eyes, which means: military personnel of different ranks are free people serving one state. By the middle of the 19th century, the military salute in Great Britain had undergone new changes: raised to a headdress (more precisely, to right eyebrow) the hand is turned with the palm outward.

In the USA, the hand is carried forward a little, as if closing the eyes from the sun, and the palm looks at the ground. The American gesture was influenced by the traditions of the British Navy: back in the days sailing ships sailors used pitch and tar to seal cracks in the wooden parts of the ship so that they would not let sea water through. At the same time, the hands were protected with white gloves, but it was unworthy to show a dirty palm, so in the navy the greeting hand turned 90 degrees down. The soldiers in France are also saluting. AT tsarist Russia the military saluted with two fingers (this tradition still remains in Poland), and in the Soviet and modern Russian army, honor is already saluted with the whole palm facing down, and middle finger looks up at the temple.

HONOUR?! NOBODY!

But there are other opinions as well. By the way, let's emphasize a detail worth paying attention to: if earlier the ritual was called "giving military honor", then today the military charter, as it were, returns us to the requirements of noble knights: "soul - to God, life - to the fatherland, heart - to the lady, honor - to no one!" It sounds very lofty, and apply this to the army with "hazing" and other delights to put it mildly, difficult. Nevertheless, the ritual of saluting military honor still exists. And it originated in the 13th century among the knights. If when they met in the "open field" they had no intention of engaging in battle, then they raised the visor of their metal helmets. And although later they were replaced by helmets, cocked hats, hats and the like, the custom of raising a hand to the head as a sign of friendliness was preserved.When meeting each other, the knights lifted the visor of the helmet with a movement of their right hand to show that the face of a friend was hidden behind the armor. headgear, modern military personnel repeat this gesture, paying the traditional duty of courtesy to their older (and that younger) colleague in military uniform.

And again - the role of a beautiful lady.
There are those who believe that the custom of saluting military honor in the armies of the world is associated with the name famous pirate Francis Drake.

"I AM BLIND!"

Having made in 1577-1580. circumnavigating the globe, Drake sent a letter to Queen Elizabeth describing his exploits. Interested in the personality of the pirate, and even more in the treasures he had stolen, the queen visited Drake's ship. When she boarded, Drake, pretending to be blinded by her beauty (according to contemporaries, Elizabeth was extremely ugly), shielded his eyes with his palm.
Since then, in the English fleet, this gesture has allegedly been used to salute ...

LEFT OR RIGHT?

Maybe it is so, but most likely it is just a beautiful legend, although it has many supporters. However, let's see if the need to salute does not entail inconvenience.

According to etiquette, a man should walk to the left of a woman, since the place on the right is considered honorable. If a woman takes a soldier by the arm, he should be on her right in order to have an opportunity for a military salute. 200-300 years ago, men did not leave the house without weapons. Each had a saber, rapier or dagger hanging on his left side. On the left - in order to quickly and more conveniently grab the weapon from the scabbard with the right hand. So that when walking, the weapon does not hit the companion on the legs, the gentleman tried to walk to the left of his lady.

In general, it’s right for a man to walk on the left, because we often disperse to the right, and it’s better for the oncoming one to inadvertently hit you with his shoulder, and not your companion. Only the military, when they are in uniform, do not obey this rule. In order to give a military salute and not hurt a companion with an elbow, right hand a soldier or officer should be free. Therefore, it is more convenient for them to go on the right, and not on the left.

DON'T PUT A HAND TO THE EMPTY HEAD?

In the Russian army, honor is saluted only in a headdress, but in the American one ... In America, honor is saluted not "to an empty head", but in any case. It's all about history. It should be borne in mind that in the United States, the traditions of the army of the Northerners (as winners) have been preserved, which was created from volunteers, often dressed, at first, in ordinary clothes and did not have military habits. Hence the salute without a military uniform and a headdress, which sometimes simply did not exist. Accordingly, when the form appeared, honor was given by putting a hand to the head, regardless of the presence of a headdress.

Times have changed, habits have changed.
Officers or soldiers who carried a sword or saber, whether mounted or on foot, saluted by raising their weapons, bringing the handle closer to their lips, then moving the weapon to the right and down. This form of greeting originates in the Middle Ages and is associated with religion, when a knight kissed the hilt of a sword, which symbolized the Christian cross. Then it became a tradition when taking an oath.

Raising one's hand in greeting instead of taking off one's hat had practical implications. As the soldiers set fire to the fuses of their muskets, their hands got sooty. BUT dirty hands to remove a headgear meant to render it unusable. Therefore, by the end of the 18th century, honor began to be given by a simple show of hands.

In the imperial period, saluting included not only raising a hand to a headdress, but also various bows, curtsies and other elements, depending on the rank of the person met and on the meeting place.

Armed Forces Russian Federation. Subordinates (younger in military rank) are the first to greet the chiefs (senior in military rank), and with an equal position, the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered is the first to greet.

47. Military personnel are required to perform a military greeting, paying tribute to:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

The State Flag of the Russian Federation, the Battle Banner of the military unit, as well as the Naval Flag at each arrival on the ship and departure from the ship;

48. Military units and subunits, while in service, greet on command:

the President of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and the 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 superiors, persons appointed to lead the inspection (inspection) of a military unit (subunit), as well as persons who arrived to present the military unit of the Battle Banner and (or ) state award.

To greet in the ranks at the place of the indicated persons, the senior commander gives the command "QUIET, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)", meets them and reports.

For example: "Comrade Major General. The 46th Tank Regiment was built for a general regimental evening check. The regiment commander, Colonel Orlov."

When building a military unit with the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the Battle Banner (at a parade, drill review, during taking the Military oath (taking an obligation), etc.), the report indicates the full name of the military unit with a list of the honorary titles and orders assigned to it .

When saluting in the ranks on the move, the chief gives only a command.

49. Military units and subunits greet each other on command at a meeting, and also perform a military greeting, paying tribute to:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

mass graves soldiers who fell in the battles for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland;

The State Flag of the Russian Federation, the Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship - the Naval Flag when it is raised and lowered;

funeral processions accompanied by military units.

50. The military salute by the troops in the field to the President of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation is accompanied by the performance of the "Oncoming March" and the National Anthem of the Russian Federation by the orchestra.

When a military unit salutes direct superiors from the commander of its military unit and above, persons appointed to lead the inspection (check) of a military unit (subdivision), as well as persons who have arrived to present the military unit with the Battle Banner and (or) state award, the orchestra performs only "Counter March".

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51. When out of order, both during classes and in their free time, military personnel of military units (subdivisions) greet their commanders at the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention".

At the headquarters, only direct superiors and persons appointed to lead the inspection (check) are welcome on command.

In classes outside the ranks, as well as at meetings where only officers are present, the command "Comrade officers" is given to greet commanders (chiefs).

Commands "Attention", "Get up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" are given by the senior of the present commanders (chiefs) or the serviceman who first saw the arriving commander (chief). At this command, all those present stand up, turn towards the arrived commander (chief) and take a combat stance, and when wearing a headdress, in addition, they put their hand on it.

The eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) approaches the arriving commander (chief) and reports to him.

The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command "FREE" or "COMRADE OFFICERS", and the reporter repeats this command, after which all those present assume the position "at ease", with the headgear on, lower their hand from the headgear and subsequently act according to instructions of the arrived commander (chief).

52. The command "Attention" or "Stand at attention" and the report to the commander (chief) are carried out at his first visit to a military unit or subunit on a given day. The command "Smirno" is given to the ship's commander each time he arrives on the ship (disembarks from the ship).

In the presence of the senior commander (chief), the command for a military greeting is not given to the junior and the report is not made.

When conducting class exercises, the commands "Attention", "Stand Attention" or "Comrade Officers" are given before the start of each lesson and at its end.

The commands "Attention", "Stand at attention" or "Comrade officers" before the report to the commander (chief) are given if other military personnel are present, in their absence, the commander (chief) is only reported.

53. During the performance of the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, military personnel in the ranks take a combat stance without a command, and unit commanders from a platoon and above, in addition, put their hands on their headgear.

Servicemen who are out of order, during the performance of the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, take a combat stance, and when wearing a headdress, put their hand to it.

54. The command to perform a military greeting to military units and subunits is not given:

when raising a military unit (subunit) on alert, on the march, as well as in tactical exercises and exercises;

at command posts, communication centers and in places of combat duty (combat service);

at the firing line and the firing (starting) position during firing (launches);

at airfields during flights;

during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories, as well as when performing work for educational purposes;

during sports and games;

when eating and after the signal "Clear" before the signal "Rise";

§ 60. Performing a military salute without weapons on the spot and on the move

The military salute is the embodiment of the comradely solidarity of military personnel, evidence of mutual respect and common culture.

All servicemen are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking).

Subordinates and juniors in military rank greet first, and in an equal position, the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered is the first to greet.

Soldiers are required, in addition, to welcome:
■ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
■ mass graves of soldiers who fell in battles for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland;
■ The State Flag of the Russian Federation, the Combat Banner of a military unit, as well as the Naval Ensign upon arrival and departure from a warship;
■ funeral processions accompanied by military units.

The military salute is performed clearly and valiantly, with strict observance of the rules of combat stance and movement.

To perform a military salute on the spot out of formation without a headgear, three or four steps before the chief (senior) turn in his direction, take a combat stance and look at his face, turning his head after him.

If the headgear is worn, then, in addition, put the right hand to the headdress in the shortest possible way so that the fingers are together, the palm is straight, the middle finger touches the lower edge of the headdress (near the visor), and the elbow is at the line and height of the shoulder. When turning the head towards the chief (senior), the position of the hand at the headdress remains unchanged.

When the chief (senior) passes the person performing the military greeting, put his head straight and at the same time lower his hand.

To perform a military salute in motion out of formation without a headgear, three or four steps before the chief (senior), simultaneously with setting the foot, stop moving with your hands, turn your head in his direction and, continuing to move, look at his face. Having passed the chief (senior), put your head straight and continue to move with your hands.

When wearing a headgear, simultaneously with placing your foot on the ground, turn your head and put your right hand to the headgear, left hand keep motionless at the hip; having passed the chief (senior), at the same time as placing the left foot on the ground, put the head straight and lower the right hand.

When overtaking a chief (senior), perform a military salute with the first step of overtaking. With the second step, put your head straight and lower your right hand.

If a soldier's hands are occupied with a burden, perform a military greeting by turning his head towards the head (senior).

Additional materials to § 60

Charter of the Internal Service Russian army(until 1917) on saluting.

Salutation is the rendering of honor to the military rank of the one who is being honored, and to the uniform worn by him; therefore, it is equally obligatory both for subordinates and juniors - in relation to superiors and elders, and for superiors and seniors - in relation to subordinates and juniors; both must mutually salute each other.

Subordinates and juniors are required to salute first. On the same basis, parts of the troops and commanders salute each other, military regalia, some monuments and funeral processions, which are accompanied by troops. In addition, honor is given to spiritual processions.

Saluting honor at the meeting of military ranks among themselves should precede any other kind of greeting, no matter what personal relations the meeting may have; obligatory for all mutual salute (not considered seniority) serves as a symbol of unity between all the ranks of the Imperial Russian Army.

Every soldier is obliged to greet another when meeting, without waiting for the latter to greet him, even if he was in a junior rank; some military officials, apparently deprived of military education and completely unimbued with the duties that a military uniform assumes, consider themselves obliged only to respond to the greetings of officer ranks, which, according to the existing concept, should always for some reason greet them first.

§61. Decommissioning and return to service. Approach to the boss and departure from him.

A command is given to disable a soldier.

The command may sound like this: “Private Ivanov, get out of order for so many steps /” or “Private Ivanov, come to me (run to me)!”.

The serviceman, having heard his last name, answers: “I!”, And on the command to exit (call) from the ranks, he answers: “Yes!” On the first command, the soldier goes out of action for the specified number of steps, counting from the first line, stops and turns to face the formation. On the second command, the serviceman, having taken one or two steps straight from the first line, turns towards the chief on the move, approaches (runs up) to him in the shortest way and, stopping two or three steps away, reports on the arrival.

For example: “Comrade Lieutenant! Private Ivanov has arrived on your orders” or “Comrade Colonel! Captain Petrov has arrived on your orders."

When a serviceman exits the second rank, he slightly puts his left hand on the shoulder of the serviceman in front, who takes a step forward and, without putting his right foot, step to the right, lets the serviceman fail, then takes his place.

When a serviceman leaves the first line, his place is taken by the second line serviceman standing behind him.

When a serviceman leaves the column in twos (threes, fours), he breaks down in the direction of the nearest flank, making a preliminary turn to the right (left). If a serviceman is standing nearby, he takes a step with his right (left) foot to the side and, without placing his left (right) foot, step back, lets the serviceman fail and then takes his place.

When a serviceman fails with a weapon, the position of the weapon does not change, with the exception of the carbine in the “shoulder” position, which, at the start of the movement, is taken to the “leg” position.

A command is given to return the serviceman to duty. For example: “Private Ivanov! Get in line!" or just "Get in line!".

At the command "Private Ivanov!" a serviceman facing the ranks, having heard his last name, turns to face the commander and answers: “I!” At the command “Get in line!”, if he is unarmed or with a weapon in the “behind his back” position, the soldier puts his hand on his headgear, answers: “Yes!”, turns in the direction of movement, lowers his hand with the first step, moving in combat step, the shortest way takes its place in the ranks.

If only the command “Get in line!” is given, the serviceman returns to the line without first turning to the head.

When acting with a weapon after returning to service, the weapon is taken to the position in which it is in the servicemen standing in the ranks.

When approaching the commander out of formation, a serviceman, five or six steps before him, switches to a combat step, stops two or three steps, and simultaneously puts his foot on his head, puts his right hand on his headgear, after which he reports on arrival. At the end of the report, the soldier lowers his hand.

When approaching the commander with a weapon, the position of the weapon does not change, with the exception of the carbine in the “shoulder” position, which is taken to the “leg” position after the serviceman stops in front of the commander. The hand is not applied to the headgear, except when the weapon is in the “behind the back” position.

When departing from the commander, the serviceman, having received permission to go, puts his right hand to the headgear, answers: “Yes!”, turns in the direction of movement, lowers his hand with the first step and, having taken three or four steps in combat, continues to move at a marching step.

When moving away from the commander with a weapon, the position of the weapon does not change, with the exception of the carbine, which, if necessary, is taken by the serviceman from the “toward the leg” position to another position after the answer: “Yes!”

The chief, giving the command to return the serviceman to the ranks or giving him permission to go, puts his hand to the headgear and lowers it.

§ 63. Performing a military salute in the ranks, on the spot and on the move.

To perform a military salute in the ranks on the spot, when the chief approaches 10-15 steps, the squad leader commands: “Squad, at attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)!”

The servicemen of the department take a combat stance, at the same time turn their heads to the right (left) and follow the chief with their eyes, turning their heads after him.

When the chief approaches from the back of the formation, the squad leader turns the squad around, and then gives the command to perform a military salute.

The squad leader, having given the command to perform a military salute, approaches the commander with a marching step; two or three steps before him, he stops and reports. For example: “Comrade Lieutenant, the second section is doing something. Sergeant Petrov, Squad Leader.

The chief who is being greeted puts his hand on the headgear after giving the command to perform a military salute.

Having finished the report, the squad leader, without lowering his hand from the headgear, takes a step to the side with his left (right) foot while simultaneously turning to the right (left) and, letting the chief forward, follows him one or two steps behind and from the outside of the formation.

Upon passing the boss or at the command “At ease!” the squad leader commands: "AVOID!" - and lowers his hand.

If the chief turns to a serviceman in service by military rank and last name, he answers: “I!”, And when addressing only by military rank, the serviceman in response calls his position, rank and last name. In this case, the position of the weapon does not change and the hand is not applied to the headgear.

To perform a military salute in the ranks on the move, 10-15 steps before the head, the squad leader commands: “Squad, STILL, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT)!”

At the command "LOOK!" all military personnel move to a combat step, and at the command “Alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT)!” at the same time they turn their heads towards the boss and stop moving with their hands or a hand that is not occupied by a weapon.

With the carbine in the “on the shoulder” position, the movement of the hand not occupied by the weapon does not stop.

The squad leader, if he is unarmed or with a weapon in the “behind his back” position, turning his head, puts his hand to the headgear.

Military units and subunits, while in service, greet on command:
■ President of the Russian Federation, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation 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 superiors, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (inspection) of a military unit (unit).

To greet in the ranks at the place of the indicated persons, the senior commander gives the command “QUIETLY, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)”, meets them and reports. (For example: “Comrade Major General, the 46th Tank Regiment was built for a general regimental evening verification. The regiment commander, Colonel Orlov.”)

When saluting in the ranks on the move, the chief gives only a command.

Military units and subunits greet each other on command at a meeting, and also perform a military greeting, paying tribute:
■ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
■ mass graves of soldiers who fell in battles for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland;
■ The State Flag of the Russian Federation, the Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship, the Naval Flag when it is raised and lowered;
■ Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

Salutation of military honor

a form of military greeting and the provision of military honors. In the Soviet Armed Forces, according to the Charter of the Internal Service, all servicemen are obliged to salute each other; subordinates and juniors in rank salute first ( rice. ).

Honor is given by individual military personnel, as well as military units and subunits (on command) to the Mausoleum of V.I. flag, funeral processions accompanied by troops. Military units and subunits, while in service, salute on command: Chairman of the Presidium Supreme Council USSR, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Ministry of Defense of the USSR, Marshals Soviet Union and to the Admirals of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council and the Chairman of the Soviet Ministry of the Union Republic in the territory (in the waters) of which this unit is located, the Chief Marshals, army generals, marshals of military branches and special forces, admirals of the fleet, colonel generals, admirals and to all direct superiors, as well as to persons appointed to manage the conduct of the inspection review of the unit (unit). O.'s rules hours are determined by the Combat Charter of the Armed Forces of the USSR, and in the Navy, in addition, by the Ship Charter of the Navy of the USSR.

Great Soviet Encyclopedia. - M.: Soviet Encyclopedia. 1969-1978 .

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Why is military honor given with the right hand?

The norms and rules of military etiquette are very diverse. They are based on the principles of morality and morality, the provisions of the military oath and military regulations, military traditions and rituals. However, it is one thing to display heroism in extreme situations and another to daily comply with the requirements of military etiquette. Some of them seem small and therefore unimportant. For example, a military salute. Let us emphasize a detail that is worth paying attention to: if earlier this ritual was called “salting military honor”, ​​today the military charter, as it were, returns us to the requirements of noble knights: the soul - to God, life - to the fatherland, heart - to the lady, honor - to no one.
One of the ancient military rituals that have survived to this day is the salutation of military honor. In the tsarist army, 2 fingers were applied to a military headdress, in the Soviet and Russian - a palm. This tradition arose in the 13th century among the knights. When, upon meeting in the “open field”, they had no intention of engaging in battle, they raised the visor of their metal helmets. And although later they were replaced by helmets, cocked hats, hats, etc., the custom of bringing a hand to the head as a sign of friendliness has been preserved. When meeting each other, the knights, with a movement of their right hand (and many of us, as before at that time, were right-handed), lifted the visor of the helmet to show that the face of a friend was hidden behind the armor. Raising their hand to their headgear, modern military personnel repeat this gesture, paying a courtesy debt to their colleague in military uniform.
A soldier serving in the city has many contacts with other people on the street, in public transport, in shops and other public places. With the fast pace of city life, the rush during rush hours, the crowded streets, he needs reasonable and optimal behavior in a wide variety of street situations. According to etiquette, a man should walk to the left of a woman, a boss, or an elderly man, since the place on the right is considered honorable when two people walk down the street. If a woman takes a soldier by the arm, he should be on her right in order to have an opportunity for a military salute. 200-300 years ago, men did not leave the house without weapons. Each had a saber, rapier or dagger hanging on his left side. On the left, in order to quickly and more conveniently grab the weapon from the scabbard with the right hand. And officials - so even before the end of the last century they were required to wear a sword with their uniform. And the sword also hung on the left side. So that when walking, the weapon does not hit the companion on the legs, the gentleman tried to walk to the left of the lady. It has become a custom. Now only the military carry weapons, and even then not always. Still, it’s right for a man to go to the left of a woman, because people with us often disperse to the right and it’s better for the oncoming one to inadvertently hit you with his shoulder, and not your companion. You, as the stronger one, must protect her. But only the military, when they are in uniform, do not obey this rule. In order to give a military greeting to the oncoming military and not touch the companion with the elbow, the right hand of a soldier or officer must be free. Therefore, it is more convenient for them to go on the left, and not on the right.
There is a beautiful legend that one pirate, at the sight of the English Queen Elizabeth, covered his eyes with his hand: "I am blinded by the beauty of your Majesty." And that it was from that time that the custom began to salute with a hand.