Performing a military salute: military rituals, differences in greeting

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:48

It is very interesting to observe the performance of the military greeting ritual from the outside. Without it, the armies of many states are not conceived today. Naturally, the performance of a military greeting is strictly regulated. It may also vary depending on the situation. Specifically, we will deal with this military ritual in the article using the example of the Russian army.

What is this?

A military greeting is one of the embodiments of the comradely unity of the military personnel of a certain state, evidence of their mutual respect for each other, a manifestation of good manners and politeness.

When overtaking, meeting for military personnel, it is mandatory to perform a military greeting strictly according to the rules established by the Combat Regulations of the Russian Armed Forces. At the same time, juniors in rank, subordinates are the first to greet superiors, seniors in rank. If the servicemen are in equal ranks, then the most well-mannered one will give a greeting first.

Tribute

For Russian military personnel, the military salute is obligatory for paying respect:

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• To the mass graves of servicemen who gave their lives for their Motherland.
• The State Flag of Russia.
• To the battle banner of his military unit. As well as the Naval ensign upon arrival/departure on the ship.
• Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

In service

When in service, the military salute for units and subunits is obligatory in such cases:

• Greetings from the President of the Russian Federation.
• Greetings of the marshals of the Russian Federation, generals of the army, colonel generals and admirals and admirals of the fleet.
• Greetings to all direct superiors, as well as persons appointed to lead the checks (inspections) of this military unit.
• Greetings to persons who came to the military unit to present the Battle Banner or / and state awards.

How is the military salute performed in the ranks in front of the indicated persons? The following algorithm is followed:

1. The senior soldier says the following: "Attention! Alignment to the right (middle, left)!".
2. Then he meets the above persons and reports to them (for example): "Comrade Colonel General, the 50th Tank Regiment was built for regimental general verification. The commander of the regiment, Colonel Ivanov."

If the formation of a militaryunits with the State Flag or Battle Banner (command review, parade, swearing in), then the report must mention the full name of the military unit (military unit), as well as list the orders and honorary awards assigned to it.

On the move

Performing a military salute on the move is necessary when military units meet each other. It is also performed as a tribute:

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• To the mass graves of servicemen who gave their lives for the Fatherland.
• To the state Russian flag.
• The battle flag of your own military unit.
• The naval ensign on the ship when it is lowered and raised.
• Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

In the ranks on the spot

Now about performing a military salute in the ranks on the spot. It is required in the following cases:

• Greetings from the President of the Russian Federation.
• Greetings from the Prime Minister of the Russian government.
• Greetings from the Minister of Defense.

When performing a military salute on the spot, the orchestra plays the Russian National Anthem, as well as the composition "Oncoming March".

If the military unit greets its direct commander, as well as persons sent to check this military unit, who arrived to present the state award or Combat Knowledge, then the musicians play only "Oncoming March".

Out of order

We continue to analyze the military salute and the order of its execution. When out of order (for example, during the passage of tasks or in their free time from this activity), military personnel greet their direct superiors by "Attention" or "Stand at attention".

Only direct leadership will be welcome at headquarters, as well as persons assigned to inspect the unit.

At meetings, in classes outside the ranks, where only officers are present, "Comrade officers" is used to greet commanders.

"Attention", "Comrade officers", "Stand at attention" is spoken by the senior commander present or the one from the servicemen who first saw the superior commander.

Further, the instruction implies the following:

1. At this command, all those present must stand up and turn towards the arrived chief, commander.
2. Soldiers take a stance. With the existing headdress, they raise their right hand to it.
3. The eldest of all those present is obliged to approach the commander and make a report.
4. After accepting the report, the commander (serviceman-chief) gives one of two commands: "Comrade officers" or "At ease".
5. The serviceman who submitted the report must repeat this command to all present.
6. Next, the servicemen take the command "At ease". The hand is removed from the headdress.
7. Military personnelact further at the command of the arrived commander.

National Anthem Performance

When playing the National Anthem, the following orders are introduced:

• The servicemen who are in the ranks must, without a command, take a combat stance. At the same time, the commander from the platoon (and above) must also attach a hand to the headgear.
• If the servicemen are out of order, they must take a combat stance at the sound of the anthem. When wearing a headdress, you need to put your hand on it.

Special occasions

Let's also consider special cases specific to the Russian army:

• The commands "Get up. Attention" and "Attention", as well as a report to the chief, commander are voiced when he first visits a certain military unit or unit.
• "Attention" is given to the commander of a warship each time he arrives on the ship, as well as leaving it.
• In the presence of a senior in rank, commands for military greetings are not served to a junior commander. A report to him in this case is also not made.
• In the case of conducting all kinds of classes, "Attention", "Comrade officers", "Stand up. Attention" are spoken at the beginning and at the end of these classes.
• Commands "Get up. Attention", "Comrade officers", "Quiet" before the report to the senior serviceman, the commander is given only in one case - when other servicemen are present. If there is only one speaker, hejust makes a report to the commander.
• Performing a military salute without weapons on the spot is not necessary when holding conferences, ceremonial events in a military unit, as well as when attending concerts, performances, cultural events by the unit.
• When a chief or a senior in rank addresses other military personnel, the following is observed: they (the exception here is only sick, wounded) make a combat stance. They pronounce their position, as well as their rank and surname.
• When shaking hands, the senior in rank gives his hand first. If he is wearing gloves, then he first removes this accessory from his right hand. Soldiers without a cap, hats should accompany the greeting with a tilt of the head.
• To the greeting of the commander, senior in rank, "Hello comrades", all military personnel (both in the ranks and out of it) must answer: "We wish you good he alth." Added "comrade" and the rank of commander (without prefixes like "justice", "medical service").
• If the commander, a senior in rank, says goodbye ("Goodbye, comrades"), then all the military personnel present answer him "Goodbye." Also added "comrade" + title without prefixes.
• If the commander thanks or congratulates a serviceman in the order of service, the latter replies "I serve Russia".
• If a commander congratulates a military unit that is in service, it responds to him with a three-drawn-out "Hurrah". If he thanks the soldiers, then theyrespond "Serve Russia".

Command not given

Performance of a military salute in the ranks, on the move, out of formation is not always carried out. There are several cases where it is not needed:

• When raising a military unit on alert, on marches, in exercises and various tactical exercises.
• At communication centers, command posts, in places of combat service (or duty).
• At the starting firing position, at the firing line during launches, as well as firing.
• During flights at military airfields.
• In continuation of work and classes in hangars, workshops, parks, laboratories. And also when performing similar work for educational purposes.
• During games and sports.
• When serving food.
• After the "Hang up" command and before the "Rise" command.
• In patient rooms.

Performing a military salute without weapons is not necessary here. In these cases, the following happens: the senior soldier reports to the arrived chief. For example: "Comrade Major! The third motorized rifle unit is performing the first exercise in target shooting. Unit commander Petrov."

If the unit is involved in the funeral procession, it also does not perform the greeting.

Military greeting - observance of a special ritual for importantcases. It has its own characteristics in various situations. There are cases when his work is not required.