1. Present arms (fig. 9-5, view A)
When standing in a sentry box or on a post
and addressed or approached by any person
entitled to a salute.
When halted while on patrol (such as an area
security patrol) to reply to or to address an
officer.
When in ranks and so commanded; for
example, at colors.
2. Rifle salute at order arms (fig. 9-5, view B)
When standing sentry or guard duty by a
door inside a building. Present arms may
also be required by competent authority; but
where there is considerable traffic, the salute
at order arms is usually prescribed.
When reporting individually to an officer
indoors. For example, you would approach
an officer’s desk at trail arms, come to order
arms, and render the rifle salute at order
arms.
When reporting a roll call (if already at order
arms).
3. Rifle salute at right shoulder arms (fig. 9-5,
view C)
When on patrol and passing, without
halting, a person entitled to a salute.
When leading a detail past an officer.
When reporting a roll call (if already at
shoulder arms). When reporting at shoulder
arms to an officer outdoors.
When going individually to and from drill or
place of duty and you pass any person
entitled to a salute.
WHEN NOT TO SALUTE
There are some situations in which it is improper
for you to salute (fig. 9-6 and fig. 9-7). These are as
follows:
When uncovered, except where failure to salute
might cause embarrassment or misunder-
standing.
9-7
Student Notes:
Figure 9-4.—Hand salute at sling arms.
Figure 9-5.—Rifle salutes.
