5-13 concurrent salute also haul down, on the last gun, the flag or pennant displayed in honor of the visitor. If  the  ship  visited  is  moored  to  the  pier  in such a position  that  it  is  impractical  to  render  the gun salute   before   arrival   on   board,   the   salute   is rendered—provided local regulations do not forbid gun salutes—after the official arrives on board and the commanding officer is sure that the dignitary and party are moved to a position in the ship that is well clear of the saluting battery. 4. The  boat  or  vehicle  is  piped  as  it  comes alongside. 5. The visitor is piped over the side; and all persons on the quarterdeck salute and the guard presents arms until the termination of the pipe, flourishes, music, or gun salute, depending on which is rendered last. 6. If the gun salute is not prescribed on arrival and a flag or pennant is to be displayed during the visit, it is broken at the start of the pipe. 7. The  piping  of  the  side,  the  ruffles  and flourishes, and the music are executed in the order named. In the absence of a band, “To the Colors” is sounded on the bugle, instead of the national anthem, when required. 8. The visitor, if entitled to 11 guns or more, is invited to inspect the guard upon completion of the gun salute or is given such other honors as may be accorded. On departure, the honors prescribed for an official visit are as follows: 1. The rail is manned, if required. 2. The command “Attention” is sounded as the visitor arrives on the quarterdeck. 3. When the visitor is ready to leave the ship, the guard presents arms, all persons on the quarterdeck salute, and ruffles and flourishes, followed by music, is sounded. The visitor then is piped over the side. The salute and present arms terminates with the call. If no gun salute is fired, the flag or pennant displayed in honor of the visitor is hauled down. 4. The boat or vehicle is piped away from the side. 5. If a gun salute is directed upon departure, it is fired when the visitor is clear of the side. If a flag or pennant is displayed in honor of the visitor, it is hauled down with the last gun of the salute. When possible, the same honors and ceremonies are rendered for an official visit to a naval station. Side Boys.—Sides boys is a traditional term which is used for male and female members of this detail. As mentioned earlier in this chapter, the first impression a visitor gets of your ship or unit is that of the quarterdeck area. When side honors are rendered, side boys are usually posted. They always should appear sharp and squared away. Their uniforms should be immaculate, and their hair should be well trimmed. They must be properly trained to perform their duties. If they are not properly  trained,  it  will  reflect  negatively  on  all concerned. Special Evolutions Special evolutions involve many out of the normal routine events that may occur aboard ship. The following are some of these special evolutions: Weapons handling Hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance (HERO) restrictions Diving operations Man aloft Refueling and defueling Working over the side When you are standing POOW duties, you will be responsible  for  knowing  the  flags  and  pennants associated with each of the special evolutions. You also should be aware of any special rules and regulations that pertain to each event. Details concerning each of the evolutions listed, and others, can be found in the local Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA) regulations.