§ 60. Execution military greeting without weapons on the spot and on the move

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

All military personnel are required to greet each other when meeting (overtaking).

Subordinates and juniors in military rank greet first, and in case of equal position, the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered greets first.

Military personnel are also obliged to greet:
■ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
■ mass graves of soldiers who died in battles for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland;
■ National flag Russian Federation, The battle flag of a military unit, as well as the Naval flag upon arrival on a warship and upon departure from it;
■ funeral processions accompanied by military units.

The military salute is performed clearly and bravely, with strict adherence to the rules of formation and movement.

To perform a military greeting in place outside the formation without a headdress, three or four steps before the commander (senior), turn in his direction, take a formation stance and look into his face, turning your head after him.

If the headdress is on, then, in addition, put your 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 (at the visor), and the elbow is at the line and height of the shoulder. When turning the head towards the boss (senior), the position of the hand at the headdress remains unchanged.

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

To perform a military salute while moving out of formation without a headdress, three or four steps before the commander (senior), at the same time as placing your foot, stop moving your arms, turn your head in his direction and, continuing to move, look into his face. After passing the boss (senior), put your head straight and continue moving your hands.

When wearing a headdress, simultaneously with placing your foot on the ground, turn your head and place your right hand on the headdress, left hand hold motionless at the hip; Having passed the boss (senior), at the same time as placing your left foot on the ground, put your head straight and lower your right hand.

When overtaking a superior (senior), perform the 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 full of a burden, perform the military salute by turning his head towards the commander (senior).

Additional materials to § 60

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

Giving honor is giving honor to the military rank of the one to whom honor is given, and to the uniform he wears; therefore, it is equally obligatory both for subordinates and juniors - in relation to superiors and seniors, 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, units of troops and commanders salute each other, military regalia, some monuments and funeral processions that are accompanied by troops. In addition, honor is given to spiritual processions.

Saluting when military ranks meet each other must precede any other kind of greeting, no matter what personal relationship those meeting may have; the obligatory mutual salute for all (not counting seniority) serves as a symbol of unity between all ranks of the Imperial Russian Army.

Every serviceman 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 not imbued with the duties that a military uniform entails, consider themselves obliged only to respond to the greetings of officer ranks, which, according to the existing concept, should for some reason always greet them first.

§61. Failure and return to service. Approaching the boss and leaving him.

A command is given for the serviceman to disable the ranks.

The command may sound like this: “Private Ivanov, break ranks by so many steps/” or “Private Ivanov, come to me (run to me)!”

The serviceman, hearing his last name, replies: “I am!”, and upon the command to leave the ranks (about a call) he replies: “Yes!” At the first command, the serviceman steps out of formation for the specified number of steps, counting from the first rank, stops and turns to face the formation. On the second command, the serviceman, having taken one or two steps straight from the first rank, turns towards the commander as he walks, approaches (runs up) to him in the shortest possible way and, stopping two or three steps later, reports his 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 leaves the second rank, he lightly places his left hand on the shoulder of the soldier in front, who takes a step forward and, without placing his right foot, steps to the right, lets the outgoing serviceman pass, then takes his place.

When a soldier leaves the first rank, his place is taken by the soldier of the second rank standing behind him.

When a soldier leaves the column in twos (threes, fours), he breaks ranks towards the nearest flank, first making a 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, takes a step back, lets the serviceman pass and then takes his place.

When a soldier breaks down 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 when the movement begins.

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 soldier standing facing the line, hearing his last name, turns to face his superior and answers: “I am!” At the command “Get in line!”, if he is unarmed or with a weapon in the “behind his back” position, the serviceman puts his hand to his headgear, answers: “Yes!”, turns in the direction of movement, lowers his hand with the first step, moving in formation step by step, taking the shortest route to his place in the ranks.

If only the command “Get into formation!” is given, the serviceman returns to formation without first turning to his superior.

When operating with a weapon, after returning to duty, the weapon is taken to the position in which it is held by the servicemen standing in the ranks.

When approaching a superior out of formation, a serviceman takes a formation step five or six steps ahead of him, stops two or three steps later and, at the same time as he puts his foot down, puts his right hand on his headgear, after which he reports his arrival. At the end of the report, the serviceman lowers his hand.

When approaching a superior 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 superior. The hand is not applied to the headgear, except when the weapon is in the “behind the back” position.

When leaving the commander, the soldier, having received permission to go, puts his right hand to his headdress, answers: “Yes!”, turns in the direction of movement, lowers his hand with the first step and, having taken three or four steps in front, continues moving at a marching pace.

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 from the “to the leg” position by the soldier to another position after answering: “Yes!”

The commander, giving the command to return the serviceman to duty or giving him permission to go, puts his hand on the headdress and lowers it.

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

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

The servicemen of the squad take a drill stance, simultaneously turn their heads to the right (left) and follow the commander with their gaze, turning their heads after him.

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

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

The commander who is being greeted puts his hand to his headdress after giving the command to perform a military salute.

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

Upon passing the boss or on the command “At ease!” The squad leader commands: “FREE!” - and lowers his hand.

If a superior addresses a serviceman in the ranks by military rank and surname, he replies: “I am!”, and when addressing only by military rank, the serviceman responds with his position, rank and surname. In this case, the position of the weapon does not change and the hand is not applied to the headdress.

To perform a military greeting in formation while moving, 10-15 steps before the leader, the squad leader commands: “Squad, ATEMIC, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT)!”

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

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

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

Military units and subunits, when in formation, salute upon 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, army generals, fleet admirals, colonel generals, admirals and all direct superiors, as well as persons appointed to manage the inspection (check) of a military unit (unit).

To greet the indicated persons in the ranks, the senior commander gives the command “Attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)”, meets them and reports. (For example: “Comrade Major General, the 46th Tank Regiment has been assembled for the general regimental evening verification. The regimental commander is Colonel Orlov.”)

When greeting the ranks while moving, the chief only gives a command.

Military units and subunits greet each other upon command when meeting, and also perform a military salute, paying tribute:
■ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
■ mass graves of soldiers who died 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.

46. Military salute is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, evidence of mutual respect and a manifestation of politeness and good manners. All military personnel are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), observing the rules established by the drill regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Subordinates (junior in military rank) greet their superiors (senior in military rank) first, and in an equal position, the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered greets first.

3. Military salute. Chapter. Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (Russian Armed Forces) and the relationship between them. Internal order. “Charter of the internal service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation” (UVS AF of Russia)

Military salute formerly called saluting, salute.

The rules of military salutation in the Russian Armed Forces are also mandatory for citizens discharged from military service when they wear military uniforms.

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Military salute in different countries

In Western countries

IN Western countries(which included the Russian Empire) salute was not and is not mutual military salute like a handshake, but is a symbolic gesture of respect. Actually salute(honors) or "hand salute"- This is a variation of other fireworks such as artillery or gun salutes.

Wherein salutation is not produced by humans. In republican countries (for example, the USA) salutation as a rule, it is produced in a uniform military uniform - one of the most important state symbols, second in importance only to the state flag - and is a gesture of mutual recognition and belonging to the same corporation, a symbol of mutual respect, therefore salute allowed only in uniform and only to a person in uniform.

Giving military honor soldier (Cossack): - If a soldier meets with a superior who is supposed to salute, then he must, 4 steps before the boss, put his right hand to right side the bottom edge of a hat or cap so that the fingers are together, the palm is slightly facing outward, and the elbow is at shoulder height; at the same time look at the boss and follow him with your eyes. When the boss passes him by a step, then lower his hand.

When meeting with a boss who is supposed to salute standing in front, he, not reaching four steps from the boss, takes the last step with the leg to which he should turn (that is, if you need to turn to the right, then with the right foot, and if to the left, then with the left) and another full step or several less with the other leg, during the extension of which you should turn your shoulders and body in front and then, simultaneously with placing your foot, raise your right hand to the headdress, turning your head to the side of the boss. Saluting, you should stand according to the “stance” rules. When the boss passes him by a step, he turns in the direction he was going and, placing his remaining leg behind him, begins moving with his left leg, lowering his right hand with the first step.
The lower ranks salute, standing at the front: the Sovereign Emperor, the Empress and all Persons of the Imperial Family, all generals, admirals, the head of the garrison, their: regimental, squadron and hundred commanders, their staff officers, as well as banners and standards.
Without standing in front, but placing only your hand on the headdress,
salutes: - all headquarters and chief officers; military doctors; class officials of his regiment; reserve and retired generals, staff and chief officers, when they are in uniform; sub-ensigns, estandard cadets and sub-warrants; palace grenadiers; all sergeants, sergeants and those commanding lower ranks to which they are subordinate; and privates, in addition, to all non-commissioned officers of their regiment, non-combatants of senior rank and to all privates who have the Insignia of the Military Order.
If the lower rank comes with a gun or a naked saber, then for saluting he does not stand in front, but takes only four steps before the boss on his shoulder, turning his head towards him and following him with his eyes; then, when the boss passes him a step, he takes the gun or saber “freely.”
The lower rank, having some kind of burden, salutes according to the same rules; if the burden is large and both hands are occupied with it, then honor is given, following the boss with his eyes.
If a soldier stands still and his superior passes by, then the soldier saluting, must turn to face the boss; if the commander stands still and the soldier passes by, then the soldier salutes without stopping, but placing only his hand on the headdress. If a lower rank sees that the boss is overtaking him, then he salutes according to the same rules, standing in front where they should.
Honor is given and in the presence of a senior superior. If the boss, who has been put in front, gives a sign with his hand or says that saluting continued to walk, then he turns and walks, without lowering his arms, until he passes the boss.
Military personnel must not remove their headgear for greetings whoever it is.
If the lower rank rides on a bridled (in Cossacks, bridle) horse, then for saluting does not stop in front, but takes the correct position, puts his right hand on the headdress and, turning his head to the boss, follows him with his eyes; and if with a pike, he takes it “in his hand.”
If the lower rank is riding a bridle horse (that is, the reins are in both hands), then for saluting He does not place his right hand on his headdress, but only turns his head towards the boss and follows him with his eyes. He does the same if he is driving a harnessed horse.

If the lower rank leads the horse on the bit, then for saluting goes over to the side of the horse that is closer to the leader and takes both reins in the hand closest to the horse, right under its muzzle; and in the other hand he takes the ends of the reins and turns his head to the boss.

V.V. Krestovsky, “Book for young cavalry soldiers and Cossacks”, St. Petersburg, ..

In the Red Army, RKKF and Red Guard

3. GREETINGS IN AND OUT OF FORMATION For greetings direct superiors are given the command “at attention”, “turn to the right (to the left, to the middle).” At this command, the military personnel take a military stance, and unit commanders (and political instructors) at the same time put their hand to their headgear and do not lower it until the command “at ease” given by the person who gave the command “at attention”. After the command is given, the senior commander approaches the newcomer and, stopping three steps from him, reports for what purpose the unit was built. Example: “comrade corps commander, 4th rifle regiment Built for inspector shooting. The regiment commander is Colonel Sergeev." In the same order welcomes direct superiors of a Red Army soldier, appointed senior over several other Red Army soldiers. His approximate report: “Comrade Lieutenant, the team of Red Army soldiers of the 2nd squad, assigned to work on the target yard, has been built. The team leader is Red Army soldier Vasiliev.”
At the meeting of the chairmen of the Presidium Supreme Council The USSR and Union Republics, the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR and Union Republics, the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR and his deputies, the orchestra performs the anthem “Internationale”. When direct superiors meet - from the commander and military commissar of their unit and above - the orchestra performs a counter march. If the commander greets a unit or individual military personnel, they answer “hello.” To congratulations, the military unit (unit) responds with a drawn-out cry of “hurray,” and individual military personnel respond with “thank you.” In response to gratitude, the military unit and individual servicemen respond: “I serve (I serve) Soviet Union" When saying goodbye, they say “goodbye.”
When passing by the Lenin Mausoleum, as well as state monuments declared by order of the People's Commissariat of Defense of the USSR, military units welcome them at the command “at attention.”
For mutual greetings When meeting military units (subunits), as well as separately the following teams, their commanders also give commands: “at attention”, “align to the right (to the left)”.
The commands “stand up” and “at attention” are not given during maneuvers, tactical exercises, shooting (at the firing line), marching movements, work in workshops, garages, parks, hangars, at radio and telegraph stations, in laboratories, clinics, drawing rooms , when performing various chores, after the evening dawn, before the morning dawn, during lunch, dinner and tea. In these cases, the senior commander present or the duty officer (orderly) approaches the arriving (or encountered) chief and reports which unit (unit) is doing what. Examples: “Comrade Colonel, the team of the 3rd company is determining distances. The senior team member is Red Army soldier Sidorov.” “Comrade regimental commissar, the communications company has arrived from lunch, Red Army orderly Voloshin.”
The command “at attention” and a report to the boss are given only when he attends classes for the first time on a given day. In the presence of a senior superior, the command “attention” and the report are not given to the junior superior. In the presence of the unit commander, the command “at attention” and the report to the military commissar of the unit are not given; in this case, the unit commander reports to the military commissar what the unit (unit) is doing. In the absence of the unit commander, the command “at attention” and the report are given to the military commissar of the unit. in cases where a person from the commanding staff arrives at the unit, whom the military personnel (duty officer, orderly) of this unit do not know, the senior commander (duty officer, orderly) approaches the arrival according to the rules of the Military Regulations and asks to present a document. Example: “Comrade Brigade Commander, I don’t know you, please show me your ID.” The procedure for checking a document is as follows. On the back of the top cover of the ID card, look for a photo card, the edge of which should be covered with the seal of the institution or military unit. Compare the photo with the face of the ID holder. On the first and second pages, read the title, surname, first name, patronymic and position. On page six, check for signatures and seals and return the ID. If the newcomer turns out to be the direct superior, give the command “at attention” (when required) and give a report, as indicated above.
As a sign of belonging to the Red Army, mutual respect and military courtesy, military personnel welcome each other. Never wait for it to happen to greet another soldier. First of all welcome myself. Seated for greetings get up. Get up cheerfully and abruptly. When performing the anthem “Internationale”, when you are out of formation (at parades, shows and in in public places), take the position “at attention”; If you are wearing a headdress, place your hand on it and stand in this position until the end of the anthem.

Federal period

In modern army jargon you can periodically hear the expression salute, however, taking into account irreversible changes in the class structure of society, as well as the transformation of the military greeting from a ceremony into a modern tribute to tradition, this expression is a rarely used anachronism.

Decree of the President of Russia of November 10, 2007 No. 1495 (as amended on July 29, 2011) "On approval of general military regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation"(together with the “Charter of Internal Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation”, “Disciplinary Charter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation”, “Charter of Garrison and Guard Services of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation”)

Military salute

46. Military salute is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, evidence of mutual respect and a manifestation of politeness and good manners.
All military personnel are obliged when meeting (overtaking) to greet each other, observing the rules established by the Military Regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Subordinates (junior in military rank) welcome the first chiefs (senior in military rank), and in case of equal position the first welcomes one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered.
47. Military personnel are obliged to fulfill military salute, paying tribute to:

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

48. Military units and subunits, when in formation, salute upon 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, army generals, fleet admirals, colonel generals, admirals and all direct superiors, as well as persons appointed to manage the inspection (check) of a military unit (unit).

For greetings in the ranks, in the place of the indicated persons, the senior commander gives the command “Attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)”, meets them and reports. For example: “Comrade Major General. The 46th Tank Regiment has been assembled for the general regimental evening verification. The regimental commander is Colonel Orlov.”
When constructing a military unit with the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the Battle Banner (at a parade, drill review, during the Military Oath (taking an obligation), etc.), the report indicates the full name of the military unit with a list of honorary names and orders assigned to it .
At greeting in formation while on the move, the chief gives only a command.
49. Military units and units welcome on each other's command when meeting, and also perform military salute, paying tribute to:

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
• mass graves of soldiers who died 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.

50. Military salute troops in formation on the spot, 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 “Counter March” and the National Anthem of the Russian Federation by the orchestra.
At greeting military unit direct superiors from the commander of their military unit and higher, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (check), the orchestra performs only the “Counter March”.
51. When out of formation, both during classes and in free time from classes, military personnel of military units (units) welcome superiors on the command “Attention” or “Stand up. Attention.”
At headquarters welcome on command only direct superiors and persons appointed to manage the inspection (check).
In classes outside the formation, as well as in meetings at which only officers are present, for military greeting Commanders (chiefs) are given the command “Comrade officers.”
The commands “Attention”, “Stand at attention” or “Comrade officers” are given by the eldest 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 arriving commander (chief) and take a combat stance, and with the headdress on, they also put their hand to it.
The senior commander (chief) present approaches the arriving commander (chief) and reports to him.
The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command “At ease” or “COMRADE OFFICERS”, and the one who reported repeats this command, after which all those present take the “at ease” position, with the headgear on, lower their hand from the headgear and then act according to instructions of the arriving commander (chief).
52. The command “Attention” or “Stand at attention” and a report to the commander (chief) are given upon his first visit to a military unit or unit on a given day. The command "Attention" is given to the ship's commander each time he arrives on the ship (disembarks from the ship).
In the presence of a senior commander (chief), the command to military greeting the youngest is not served and the report is not made.
When conducting classroom lessons, the commands “Attention”, “Stand at 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 reporting to the commander (superior) are given if other military personnel are present; in their absence, the commander (superior) is only reported.
53. When performing the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, military personnel in formation take a formation stance without a command, and unit commanders from platoon and above, in addition, put their hand to their headgear.
Military personnel who are out of formation, when performing the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, take a drill stance, and when wearing a headdress, put their hand to it.
54. Command to execute military greeting Military units and subunits are not served:

• when a military unit (unit) is raised on alert, on the march, as well as during tactical training and exercises;
• at control points, communication centers and in places of combat duty (combat service);
• at the firing line and firing (launching) position during firing (launching);
• during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories, as well as when performing work for educational purposes;
• during sports competitions and games;
• when eating and after the “End Light” signal before the “Rise” signal;
• in rooms for patients.

In the listed cases, the commander (chief) or senior only reports to the arriving commander. For example: "Comrade Major. 1st motorized rifle company performs the second shooting exercise. Company commander Captain Ilyin."
Units participating in the funeral procession military salute do not comply.
55. At ceremonial meetings, conferences in a military unit, as well as at performances, concerts and cinema, the team for military greeting is not submitted and is not reported to the commander (chief).
On general meetings personnel for military greeting the command “ATRICLY” or “STAND UP. ATEMICLY” is given and reported to the commander (chief).
56. When a superior or senior addresses individual military personnel, they, with the exception of the sick, take a military stance and state their military position, military rank and surname. When shaking hands, the elder shakes hands first. If the elder is not wearing gloves, the younger one takes off his glove before shaking hands. right hand. Military personnel without a headdress accompany the handshake with a slight tilt of the head.
57. On greetings superior or senior (“Hello, comrades”), all military personnel, in or out of formation, answer: “We wish you good health”; if the boss or senior says goodbye (“Goodbye, comrades”), then the military personnel answer: “Goodbye.” In this case, the word “comrade” and military rank are added without indicating the words “justice” or “medical service”. For example: “We wish you good health, comrade junior sergeant,” “Goodbye, comrade chief foreman,” “We wish you good health, comrade midshipman,” “Goodbye, comrade lieutenant.”
58. If a commander (chief), in the course of his service, congratulates or thanks a serviceman, then the soldier answers the commander (chief): “I serve the Russian Federation.”
If the commander (chief) congratulates the military personnel of a military unit (unit) who are in the ranks, they respond with a drawn-out triple “Hurray”, and if the commander (chief) thanks them, the military personnel respond: “We serve the Russian Federation.”

Military salute when ships meet

647. Military salute when ships meet at sea or in a roadstead during daylight hours, it is performed in the following order:
a) when meeting warships sailing under the State Flag of the Russian Federation, the Naval Flag or the flag of the Federal Border Service, the signals “Entry” and “Executive” are played on the ships.
The “Entry” signal is played at the moment when the ships’ stems are aligned, while the first “Entry” signal is played on a ship of the lowest rank or under the flag (braid pennant) of a junior (subordinate) commander. At this signal, everyone not engaged in service and located on the upper deck turns to face the passing ship and assumes the “Attention” position, and officers, midshipmen and foremen of the contract service, in addition, put their hand to their headgear.
The “Executive” signal is played first on a ship sailing under the flag (bread pennant) of the senior officer;
b) when meeting warships of the same ranks or sailing under the flags or braid pennants of equal officials, the “Entry” and “Executive” signals are played simultaneously on both ships;
c) when warships meet support vessels, the “Entry” signal is played first on the support vessels.
On ships where there are no buglers, the “Entry” signal is replaced by the sound of one sound signal hand whistle average duration, and “Executive” - two short signals hand whistle.
648. The seniority of formation commanders is announced by order of the fleet (flotilla) commander, and the seniority of division commanders and ship commanders is announced by orders of formation commanders.
649. Military salute officials when meeting them at sea or in a roadstead, it is carried out if they are on a ship (boat) under the flag assigned to them (braid pennant) and if the distance to the ship (boat) does not exceed 2 cables.
650. When a Navy ship meets ships of civil departments of the Russian Federation and non-military ships foreign countries, if the indicated vessels greet the warship by lowering stern flag, i.e. salute the flag on command

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, showing heroism in extreme situations is one thing, and daily compliance with the requirements of military etiquette is another. 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 “giving military honor,” today the military regulations seem to return us to the requirements of noble knights: soul to God, life to the fatherland, heart to the lady, honor to no one.
One of the ancient military rituals that has survived to this day is the giving of military honor. IN tsarist army 2 fingers were applied to the military headdress, in the Soviet and Russian - the palm. This tradition arose among the knights in the 13th century. When, upon meeting in an “open field,” they had no intention of engaging in battle, they raised the visors of their metal helmets. And although they were later replaced by helmets, cocked hats, hats, etc., the custom of raising a hand to the head as a sign of friendliness remained. 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) raised the visor of their 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 debt of politeness to their colleague in military uniform.
A soldier whose service takes place in the city has many contacts with other people on the street, in city transport, in shops and other public places. With the fast pace of city life, rush during rush hours, and 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, boss or elderly man, since the place on the right is considered honorable when two people are walking down the street. If a woman takes a soldier by the arm, he must be on her right in order to be able to give a military greeting. About 200-300 years ago, men did not leave the house without weapons. Each one 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 sheath with the right hand. And even until the end of the last century, officials were required to wear a sword in their uniform. And the sword also hung on the left side. To prevent the weapon from hitting his companion's legs when walking, the gentleman tried to walk to the left of the lady. This has become a custom. Now only military personnel carry weapons, and even then not always. Still, it is correct for a man to walk to the left of a woman, because people here often move to the right, and it is better for the person you meet to accidentally hit you with his shoulder, and not your companion. You, as the stronger one, must protect her. But only the military does not obey this rule when they are in uniform. In order to give a military salute to the oncoming military and not touch your companion with your elbow, the soldier’s or officer’s right hand must be free. Therefore, it is more convenient for them to walk on the left rather than on the right.
There is a beautiful legend that one pirate, seeing the English Queen Elizabeth, covered his eyes with his hand: “I am blinded by the beauty of your Majesty.” And that it was from this time that the custom began - to salute with the hand.

Giving military honor. History of the origin of the ritual

Famous military theorist General M.I. Dragomirov stated: “Giving military honors is not a toy or amusement for someone’s curiosity, but an outward expression of the fact that people belong to a great partnership, the purpose of which is to lay down one’s soul for one’s friend.”

The ritual has big story. There is a literary version of the origin of this ritual:

Since in 1588, the pirate Drake, meeting the English Queen Elizabeth (known for her lack of beauty) on board a ship, pretended to be blinded by her beauty, and therefore was forced to shade his eyes with his palm, since then the military greeting has become a tradition.

There are other versions as well. When meeting, the warriors raised their hand not holding a weapon as a sign of greeting.

Later, when meeting, knights raised the visor of their helmet as a sign of acquaintance and greeting. Thus, moving the open right hand towards the headdress when greeting later became a ritual of giving military honor.

The rules of honor between military ranks were improved under each emperor and were established by the middle of the 18th century.

All officers and all lower ranks, without exception, when meeting, had to greet each other by putting their right hand to the visor.

They saluted generals, members of the imperial family, officers of their regiment, banners, and standards. Military funeral processions were saluted by military personnel, standing at the front. The same honor was given to monuments.

During the imperial period, the military greeting was called saluting, as it included not only raising the hand to the headdress, but also various bows, curtsies and other elements, depending on the rank of those encountered or entering the room. Depending on the place of execution (on open area or indoors) the execution of the greeting also differed.

Giving military honor by a soldier (Cossack):

If a soldier meets with a commander who is supposed to salute, then he must, four steps before the commander, place his right hand on the right side of the lower edge of his cap or cap so that the fingers are together, the palm is slightly turned outward, and the elbow is at shoulder height; at the same time look at the boss and follow him with your eyes. When the boss passes him a step, then lower his hand;

When meeting with the boss, who is supposed to be saluted by standing in front, he, not reaching four steps to the boss, takes the last step and another full step with his foot, while taking it out, he should turn his shoulders and body in front and then, simultaneously with the position, raise his foot right hand to the headdress, turning the head towards the boss's side. When saluting, you should stand according to the rules of the “stance”. When the boss passes him by a step, he turns in the direction he was going and begins to move with his left foot, lowering his right hand with the first step.

The lower ranks saluted, standing at the front:

To the Sovereign Emperor, Sovereign Empress and all Persons of the Imperial Family, all generals, admirals, the head of the garrison, their regimental, squadron and hundred commanders, their staff officers, as well as banners and standards.

Without standing in front, but placing only a hand on the headdress, they salute:

To all staff chief officers, military doctors, class officials of their regiment, reserve and retired generals, staff and chief officers (when they are in uniform); ensigns, estandard cadets and sub-warrants; palace grenadiers; to all sergeants, sergeants and those lower ranks to whom they are subordinate. And privates, in addition, to all non-commissioned officers of their regiment, non-combatant senior rank, as well as to all privates who have the Insignia of the Military Order.

If the lower rank leads the horse by the reins, then to salute he goes to the side of the horse that is closer to the leader and takes both reins in the hand closest to the horse; and in his other hand he takes the ends of the reins and turns his head to the boss.

In the Guards Regiment, all officers had to say “YOU” to each other, regardless of the difference in rank and years. All officers of the Guards Cavalry traditionally greeted each other and, in addition, shook hands when they met, regardless of whether they knew each other or not.

From that time on, honor should also be given to officers of foreign armies.

46. ​​The military salute is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, evidence of mutual respect and a manifestation of politeness and good manners.

All military personnel are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), observing the rules established by the drill regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Subordinates (junior in military rank) greet their superiors (senior in military rank) first, and in an equal position, the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered greets first.

47. Military personnel are obliged to perform a military salute, 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 upon each arrival on and departure from the ship;

48. Military units and subunits, when in formation, salute upon 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, army generals, fleet admirals, colonel generals, admirals and all direct superiors, as well as persons appointed to manage the inspection (check) of a military unit (unit).

To greet the indicated persons in the ranks, the senior commander gives the command “Attention, 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 the general regimental evening verification. The regiment commander is Colonel Orlov."

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

When greeting the ranks while on the move, the chief gives only a command.

49. Military units and subunits greet each other upon command when meeting, and also perform a military salute, paying tribute to:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

mass graves of soldiers who died 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.

50. The military greeting by the troops in formation on the spot 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 by the orchestra of the “Counter March” and the National Anthem of the Russian Federation.

When a military unit greets direct superiors from the commander of its military unit and above, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (check), the orchestra performs only the “Counter March”.

51. When out of formation, both during classes and in free time, military personnel of military units (units) greet their superiors with the command “Attention” or “Stand up.” Attention."

Only direct superiors and persons appointed to supervise the inspection (check) are welcomed at headquarters.

During classes outside the formation, as well as at meetings at which only officers are present, the command “Comrade officers” is given as a military greeting to commanders (chiefs).

Commands “Attention”, “Stand up”. Attention" or "Comrade officers" is given by the eldest of the commanders (chiefs) present or the serviceman who was the first to see the arriving commander (chief). At this command, all those present stand up, turn towards the arriving commander (chief) and take a combat stance, and with the headdress on, they also put their hand to it.

The senior commander (chief) present approaches the arriving commander (chief) and reports to him.

The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command “At ease” or “COMRADE OFFICERS”, and the one who reported repeats this command, after which all those present take the “at ease” position, with the headgear on, lower their hand from the headgear and then act according to instructions of the arriving commander (chief).

52. Giving the command “Attention” or “Stand up.” Attention" and the report to the commander (chief) is carried out upon his first visit to the military unit or unit on a given day. The command "Attention" is given to the ship's commander each time he arrives on the ship (disembarks from the ship).

In the presence of a senior commander (chief), the command for a military greeting is not given to the junior and no report is made.

When conducting classroom lessons, the commands are “Attention”, “Stand up”. Attention" or "Comrade officers" are served before the start of each lesson and at its end.

Commands “Attention”, “Stand up”. Attention" or "Comrade officers" before reporting to the commander (chief) are served in that

if other military personnel are present, in their absence the commander (superior) is only reported.

53. When performing the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, military personnel in formation take a formation stance without a command, and unit commanders from platoon and above, in addition, put their hand to their headgear.

Military personnel who are out of formation, when performing the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, take a drill stance, and when wearing a headdress, put their hand to it.

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

when a military unit (unit) is raised on alert, on the march, as well as during tactical training and exercises;

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

at the firing line and firing (launching) position during firing (launching);

at airfields during flights;

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

during sports competitions and games;

when eating and after the “End Light” signal before the “Rise” signal;

in rooms for patients.

In the listed cases, the commander (chief) or senior only reports to the arriving commander.

For example: “Comrade Major. The 1st motorized rifle company performs the second shooting exercise. The company commander is Captain Ilyin.”

Units participating in the funeral procession do not perform a military salute.

55. At ceremonial meetings, conferences in a military unit, as well as at performances, concerts and movies, the command for a military greeting is not given and is not reported to the commander (chief).

At general meetings of personnel, the command “ATRIC” or “STAND UP” is given as a military greeting. SMIRLNO” and reports to the commander (chief).

When a superior or senior addresses individual military personnel, they, with the exception of the sick, take a military stance and state their military position, military rank and surname. When shaking hands, the elder shakes hands first. If the elder is not wearing gloves, the younger one takes off the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. Military personnel without a headdress accompany the handshake with a slight tilt of the head.

When greeted by a superior or senior (“Hello, comrades”), all military personnel, in or out of formation, respond: “We wish you good health”; if the boss or senior says goodbye (“Goodbye, comrades”), then the military personnel answer: “Goodbye.” In this case, the word “comrade” and military rank are added without indicating the words “justice” or “medical service”.

For example: “We wish you good health, comrade junior sergeant,” “Goodbye, comrade chief foreman,” “We wish you good health, comrade midshipman,” “Goodbye, comrade lieutenant.”

58. If a commander (chief), in the course of his service, congratulates or thanks a serviceman, then the soldier answers the commander (chief): “I serve the Russian Federation.”

If the commander (chief) congratulates the military personnel of a military unit (unit) who are in the ranks, they respond with a drawn-out triple “Hurray”, and if the commander (chief) thanks them, the military personnel respond: “We serve the Russian Federation.”

Procedure for presentation to commanders (chiefs)and persons arriving for inspection (checking)

59. When a senior commander (chief) arrives at a military unit, only the commander of the military unit is introduced. Other persons introduce themselves only when the senior commander (chief) directly addresses them, stating their military position, military rank and surname.

60. Military personnel introduce themselves to their immediate superiors in the following cases:

appointment to a military position; delivery military position; assignment of military rank; awarding an order or medal;

departures on a business trip, for treatment or on vacation and upon return.

When introducing themselves to their immediate superior, military personnel state their military position, military rank, last name and reason for the introduction.

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. 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 regimental commander introduces newly arrived officers to the regiment's officers at the next officers' meeting or regimental formation.

62. When inspecting (checking) a military unit, its commander introduces himself to the arriving person appointed to lead the inspection (check), if the inspecting (checker) is of equal military rank with the commander of the military unit or is senior in rank to him; if the inspector (checker) is younger in military rank than the commander of the military unit, then he himself introduces himself to the commander of the military unit.

Before the start of the inspection (check), the commander of the military unit introduces the commanders of the inspected (checked) units to the inspecting (verifying) officer.

63. When an inspector (inspector) visits a unit, the commanders of these units meet him and report to him.

If the inspector (checker) arrives at the unit together with the commander of the military unit, then the unit commander reports to the inspector (checker) if the latter is of equal military rank with the commander of the military unit or is senior in rank to him.

If during an inspection (check) a senior commander (chief) arrives, then the commander of the military unit (unit) reports to him, and the inspecting (verifier) ​​introduces himself.

64. When visiting a military unit (ship) by the President of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian

Federation, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and his deputies, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets the indicated persons, reports to them and accompanies them to the location of the military unit (ship), and members of the Government of the Russian Federation and veterans of the Great Patriotic War who arrived at the invitation to the military unit (ship) war, veterans of combat operations on the territory of the USSR, on the territory of the Russian Federation and the territories of other states, veterans military service, as well as honored figures of science, culture and art, representatives of public organizations of the Russian Federation, foreign states and other honored visitors, the commander of a military unit (ship) meets, introduces himself to them and accompanies them without reporting to them.

In memory of the visit to the military unit (ship), honorary visitors are provided with the Book of Honorable Visitors (Appendix No. 4) for the corresponding entry.

When military personnel arrive at a military unit (unit) to carry out individual official assignments of senior commanders (chiefs), the commander of the military unit (unit) introduces himself only as the senior military rank. In other cases, arrivals introduce themselves to the commander of the military unit (unit) and report on the purpose of their arrival.

All instructions from inspectors (inspectors) or military personnel performing individual official assignments from 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 (unit) 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 (unit), inspectors (verifiers) are guided by the requirements provided for in Appendix No. 6.

On military politeness and behavior of military personnel

67. Military personnel must constantly serve as an example of high culture, modesty and restraint, sacredly observe military honor, protect their dignity and respect dignity

others. They must remember that not only themselves, but the Armed Forces as a whole are judged by their behavior.

Relationships between military personnel are built on the basis of mutual respect. In matters of military service, they must address each other as “you.” When contacting in person, the military rank is called without specifying the words “justice” or “medical service”.

Chiefs and seniors, when addressing matters of service to subordinates and juniors, call them by military rank and surname or only by military rank, adding in the latter case before military rank the word "comrade".

For example: “Private Petrov”, “Comrade Private”, “Sergeant Koltsov”, “Comrade Sergeant”, “Midshipman Ivanov”.

Military personnel studying in military educational institutions of professional education and not having the military ranks of sergeants, foremen, warrant officers, midshipmen, officers, as well as military personnel studying in military training units, are called by the military position to which they are assigned.

For example: “Cadet (listener) Ivanov”, “Comrade cadet (listener)”.

Subordinates and juniors, when addressing matters of service to superiors and elders, call them by military rank, adding the word “comrade” before the military rank.

For example: “Comrade Senior Lieutenant”, “Comrade Rear Admiral”.

When addressing military personnel of guard formations and military units, the word “guard” is added before the military rank.

For example: “Comrade Guard Sergeant Major 1st Article”, “Comrade Guard Colonel”.

Outside the ranks, officers can address each other not only by military rank, but also by name and patronymic. In everyday life, officers are allowed to use the affirmative expression “the officer’s word” and when saying goodbye to each other, instead of saying “goodbye,” they are allowed to say “I have the honor.”

When addressing civilian personnel of the Armed Forces holding military positions, military personnel call

them by military position, adding the word “comrade” before the name of the position, or by name and patronymic.

Distortion of military ranks, use of obscene words, nicknames and nicknames, rudeness and familiar treatment are incompatible with the concept of military honor and the dignity of a serviceman.

68. When out of formation, when giving or receiving an order, military personnel are required to take a formation stance, and when wearing a headdress, put their hand on it and lower it after giving or receiving an order.

When reporting or accepting a report, the serviceman lowers his hand from his headgear at the end of the report. If before the report the command “Attention” was given, then the reporter, at the command of the chief “At ease”, repeats the command, and with the headdress on, lowers his hand.

69. When speaking to another serviceman in the presence of a commander (chief) or senior, he must be asked for permission.

For example: “Comrade Colonel. Allow me to address Captain Ivanov.”

When an affirmative answer must be given to a question from a superior or senior, the serviceman answers: “That’s right,” and when it is negative, “No way.”

70. In public places, as well as on a tram, trolleybus, bus, metro car and commuter trains, if there are no empty seats, a serviceman is obliged to offer his seat to a superior (senior).

If during a meeting it is impossible to freely part ways with the boss (senior), the subordinate (junior) is obliged to give way and, when greeting, let him pass; If it is necessary to overtake the boss (senior), the subordinate (junior) must ask permission.

Military personnel must be polite towards the civilian population, show special attention to the disabled, the elderly, women and children, help protect the honor and dignity of citizens, and also provide assistance to them in case of accidents, fires and other natural and man-made emergencies.

71. Military personnel are prohibited from keeping their hands in their pockets, sitting or smoking in the presence of a superior (senior) without

his permission, as well as smoking on the streets while walking and in places not designated for smoking.

72. A sober lifestyle should be the daily norm of behavior for all military personnel. Appearing on the streets, squares, parks, public vehicles, and other public places while intoxicated is a disciplinary offense that disgraces the honor and dignity of a military personnel.

73. Military uniforms and insignia are established for military personnel. All military personnel, as well as citizens discharged from military service with the right to wear military uniforms, have the right to wear military uniforms. Military uniforms are worn strictly in accordance with the rules for wearing military uniforms and insignia, determined by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Military personnel undergoing military service under contract have the right not to wear military uniform clothes during the time free from performing the duties of military service, determined by the regulations of service time, and military personnel undergoing military service upon conscription - outside the location of the military unit upon discharge or on leave.

74. The rules of military politeness, behavior and performance of the military salute are also mandatory for citizens discharged from military service when they wear military uniforms.