Performing a military salute on the spot and on the move. The procedure for performing a military salute out of order

Performing a military salute on the spot. The procedure for performing a military salute out of order

Performing a military salute on the spot out of order without a headdress

To perform a military salute on the spot out of line without a headdress, three or four steps before the chief (senior) turn in his direction, take a combatant
stand and look into his face, turning his head after him.

When the chief (senior) passes the person performing the military salute, put your head straight.

Learning a military greeting on the spot out of order without a headdress in two divisions

To perform a military salute on the spot out of order without a headdress, a command is given in divisions into two counts, for example: “To perform a military salute on the spot without a headdress, the commander is from the front (right, left, back), in divisions:“ do it ONCE , do - TWO ".

When the chief approaches, in three or four steps according to the "do - ONCE" count, take the position of the drill stand, if necessary, turn in his direction, with the simultaneous putting of his leg, energetically turn his head with a raised chin towards the chief, look into the face of the chief, turning after his head.

Performing a military salute on the spot out of order in a headdress

Performing a military salute on the spot out of order in a headdress

To perform a military salute on the spot out of line in a headdress, three or four steps before the chief (senior) turn in his direction, take a combat stance, put the right hand to the headdress in the shortest way so that the fingers are together, the palm is straight, the middle finger touched the lower edge of the headdress (at the visor), and the elbow was on the line and shoulder height and looked into his face, turning his head after him. When the head is turned towards the chief (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.

Learning a military greeting on the spot out of order in a headdress in two divisions

To perform a military salute on the spot out of order in a headdress, a command is given in divisions into two counts, for example: “To perform a military salute on the spot in a headdress, the commander is from the front (right, left, back), in divisions:“ do - ONCE , do - TWO ".

When the chief approaches, in three or four steps according to the "do - ONCE" count, take the position of the marching post, if necessary - turn in his direction, put the right hand in the shortest way to the headdress so that the fingers are together, the palm is straight, the middle finger touches the lower the edges of the headdress (at the visor), and the elbow was on the line and height of the shoulder and look into his face, turning his head after him. When the head is turned towards the chief (senior), the position of the hand at the headdress remains unchanged.

According to the "do - TWO" count, they put their head straight and take the "free" position.

Typical mistakes when performing a military greeting on the spot with and without a headdress

The military salute is completed in less than three to four steps. Hand applied to the headdress incorrectly:

The serviceman did not turn his head towards the commander and did not look into his face.

Performing a military salute on the move. The procedure for performing a military salute out of order

Performing a military salute in motion out of order without a headdress

To perform a military salute in movement out of line without a headdress, three or four steps before the chief (senior), simultaneously with setting the leg, stop moving with your hands, turn your head in his direction and, while continuing to move, look into his face. Having passed the boss (senior), put your head straight and continue moving your arms.

Performing a military salute without a headdress in motion out of order

With the second step, put your head straight.

Learning a military salute in movement out of line without a headdress in divisions into three (four) counts

To perform a military salute on the spot out of order without a headdress, the command is given in divisions into three (four) counts: "Military greeting in motion, chief on the right (left), in divisions: do - ONE, two, three (four)".

According to the "do it - ONCE" count, take a step with your left foot, simultaneously with putting it on the ground, stop moving your hands and turn your head towards the boss.

According to the count "two, three (four)", continue the movement with clasped hands and turned head.

According to the next count, "do - ONCE" under the left leg and simultaneously with placing the left leg on the ground, put your head straight and continue moving your arms.

In a count of "two, three (four)" by taking two (three) free steps.

According to the next count "do it - ONCE", repeat the exercise in the same order with the pace of movement of 60-70 steps per minute.

Performing a military salute in motion out of order in a headdress

When wearing a headdress, simultaneously with putting your feet on the ground, turn your head and put your right hand on the headdress, keep your left hand motionless at the hip; after passing the boss (senior), simultaneously with setting the left foot on the ground, put your head straight, and lower your 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.

Learning a military greeting in movement out of order in a headdress in divisions into six counts

To perform a military greeting in motion out of line in a headdress, the command is given in divisions into six accounts: "Military greeting in movement, chief on the right (left), in divisions: do - ONE, two, three, four, five, six."

According to the “do it - ONCE” count, take a step with your left foot and, with your feet on the ground, turn your head towards the boss, at the same time put your hand to the headdress; lower the left hand down to the thigh.

By the count "two, three, four" to take steps with the right (left) foot; having passed the boss one or two steps.

On the count of "five", simultaneously with setting the left foot on the ground, put your head straight, lower your right hand down from the headdress.

On the count of "six", put the right leg to the left, and lower the right hand to the thigh.

Performing a military salute when overtaking a chief without a headdress

When overtaking a chief, a military salute without a headdress is given as follows: at the first step of overtaking with a foot on the ground, stop moving your arms, energetically lower them along the body, and simultaneously turn your head with a raised chin towards the chief. In the second step, put your head straight and continue moving your arms in time to the step.

Performing a military salute when overtaking a chief in a headdress

Performing a military salute when overtaking a chief in a headdress

When overtaking a chief, a military salute in a headdress is given as follows: at the first step of overtaking with a foot on the ground, stop moving your arms, energetically lower them along the body, turn your head with a raised chin towards the chief. Simultaneously with turning the head, put your right hand to the headdress, keep your left hand along the body. In the second step, put your head straight, lower your right hand and continue moving your hands in time to the step.

Typical mistakes when performing a military salute in motion with and without a headdress:

The military salute is completed in less than three or four steps;

Hand applied to the headdress incorrectly:

The fingers of the right hand are not together, the palm is bent, the middle finger does not touch the lower edge of the headdress (at the visor);

Changed the position of the hand when turning the head towards the boss;

The hand is applied to the headdress not by the shortest path, but through the side;

The serviceman did not turn his head towards the commander and did not look into his face;

Together with the turn of the head, the body is turned;

First, they turn their head, and then apply (lower) their hand.

Paying military honor. The history of the origin of the ritual

The famous military theorist General M.I. Dragomirov argued: "Paying honor to the military is not a toy or fun of someone's - or curiosity, but an outward expression of the fact that people belong to a great partnership, the purpose of which is to lay down their souls for their friend."

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

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

There are other versions as well. When the warriors met, they raised a hand that did not hold a weapon as a sign of greeting.

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

The rules of veneration 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, had to greet each other when they met, putting their right hand on the visor.

They saluted generals, members of the imperial family, officers of their regiment, banners, standards. Soldiers saluted military funeral processions by going to the front. Monuments were also honored.

In the imperial period, a military salute was called a salutation, since it included not only bringing a hand to the headdress, but also various bows, curtsies and other elements, depending on the rank of the person who was met or entered the room. Depending on the place of performance (in an open area or indoors), the performance of the greeting was also different.

Giving military honor by a soldier (Cossack):

If a soldier meets with the chief, who is supposed to be saluted, then, four steps before the chief, he must put his right hand on the right side of the lower edge of the cap or cap so that the fingers are together, the palm is slightly turned outward, and the elbow is at shoulder height; while looking at the boss and seeing him off with his eyes. When the boss passes him a step, then lower his hand;

When meeting with the chief, who is supposed to salute, standing in the front, he, before reaching four steps to the chief, takes the last step and another full step with his foot, during the removal of which he should turn his shoulders and body in the front and then simultaneously raise the leg right hand to the headdress, turning his head to the side of the chief. Saluting, you should stand by the rules of the "rack". When the boss passes him one step, he turns in the direction he was going and begins to move with his left leg, lowering his right hand with the first step.

The lower ranks saluted by going to the front:

To the Sovereign Emperor, Sovereign Empress and all persons of the imperial family, all generals, admirals, the head of the garrison, their own: regimental, squadron and centenary commanders, their headquarters officers, as well as banners and standards.

Without getting into the front, but putting only a hand to the headdress, they salute:

All staff chief officers, military doctors, class officials of their regiment, reserve and retired generals, headquarters and chief officers (when they are in military uniform); ensigns, standard-junkers and lieutenants; palace grenadiers; to all sergeant-major, sergeants and those commanding lower ranks to whom they are subordinate. And privates, in addition, to all non-commissioned officers, their regiment to non-combatant senior category, as well as all privates who have the Badge of Distinction of the military order.

If the lower rank leads the horse on the bit, then in order to salute he goes to the side of the horse that is closer to the boss 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 commander.

In the Guards Regiment, all officers had to say "YOU" to each other, regardless of the difference in rank and age. All the officers of the Guards cavalry traditionally greeted each other and, moreover, shook hands when they met, regardless of whether they knew each other or not.

The honor from that time should have been given to the officers of foreign armies.

Military greeting. On military politeness and behavior of military personnel

Military greeting

A military greeting is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of servicemen, a testimony to mutual respect and a manifestation of politeness and good manners.

All servicemen are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), observing the rules established by the Military Regulations of the Armed Forces Russian Federation... Subordinates (junior in military rank) greet the first chiefs (senior in military rank), and with an equal position, the first to greet is the one who considers himself more polite and educated.

Soldiers are required to perform a military salute, paying tribute to:


- State flag The Russian Federation, the Combat banner of the military unit, as well as the Naval flag at each arrival on the ship and departure from the ship;

Military units and subunits, when in the ranks, 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, general colonels, admirals and all direct chiefs, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (verification) of a military unit (subdivision).

To greet in the ranks in place of the indicated persons, the senior chief gives the command "SMIRNO, alignment to the RIGHT (LEFT, IN THE MIDDLE)", meets them and reports.

For example: “Comrade Major General. The 46th tank regiment was built for the general regimental evening calibration. The regiment commander is Colonel Orlov. "

When building a military unit with the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the Battle Banner (at a parade, combat review, during the swearing-in (commitment), etc.), the report indicates the full name of the military unit with a list of the honorary titles and orders assigned to it ...

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

Military units and subunits greet each other on command when they meet, and also perform a military salute, paying tribute to:
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;
- the mass graves of soldiers who died in the battles for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland;
- the national flag of the Russian Federation, the battle banner of a military unit, and on a warship the naval flag during its ascent and descent;
- funeral processions accompanied by military units.

The military salute by the troops in the ranks 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 orchestra of the "Counter March" and the National Anthem of the Russian Federation.

When greeting military unit direct superiors from the commander of their military unit and above, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (verification), the orchestra performs only the "Counter march".

When out of order, both during classes and in their free time, servicemen of military units (subdivisions) greet the chiefs on the command "Attention" or "Stand up." Attention. "

In the headquarters, only direct superiors and persons appointed to direct the conduct of the inspection (verification) are welcomed on command.

In classes out of order, as well as at meetings at which only officers are present, the command "Comrades officers" is given to greet the commanders (chiefs).

Commands "Attention", "Stand up. At attention "or" Comrades officers "is given by the eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) or a soldier who first saw the arriving commander (chief). At this command, all those present stand up, turn towards the arriving commander (chief) and take a drill stance, and when wearing a headdress, in addition, put their hand to him.

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 "VOLNO" or "COMRADE OFFICERS", and the reporter repeats this command, after which all those present take the position "at ease" the order of the arriving commander (chief).

Giving the command "At attention" or "Stand up. Attention "and the report to the commander (chief) is carried out during his first visit to a military unit or subunit on a given day. The command "Smirno" is given to the ship commander every time he arrives on the ship (leaves the ship).

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

When conducting classroom lessons, the commands "Attention", "Stand up. At attention "or" Comrades officers "are served before the beginning of each lesson and at the end of it.

Commands "Attention", "Stand up. Attention "or" Comrades officers "before the report to the commander (chief) are given in the event that other servicemen are present, in their absence, the commander (chief) is only reported.

During the performance of the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, servicemen in the ranks take a marching stance without a command, and unit commanders from the platoon and above, in addition, put their hand to the headdress.

Military personnel who are out of order, while performing the National Anthem of the Russian Federation, take a marching stance, and when they put on a headdress, put their hand to it.

The command to perform a military salute to military units and subunits is not given:
- when a military unit (subunit) is raised by alarm, on the march, as well as during tactical exercises and exercises;
- at control points, communication centers and in places of combat duty (combat service);
- at the firing line and firing (starting) position during firing (launches);
- at aerodromes during flights;
- during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories, as well as when performing work with educational purpose;
- during sports and games;
- when eating and after the "Hang up" signal until the "Rise" signal;
- in rooms for patients.

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

For example: “Comrade Major. 1st Motorized Rifle Company performs the second shooting practice exercise. The company commander, Captain Ilyin. "

The units participating in the funeral procession do not fulfill the military salute.

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

At general meetings of personnel for a military salute, the command "SMIRNO" or "STAND UP." SMIRNO "and is reported to the commander (chief).

When the chief or senior turns to individual servicemen, they, with the exception of the sick, take a drill posture and name their military position, military rank and surname. When shaking hands, the elder shakes his hand first. If the elder is without gloves, the younger removes the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. Servicemen without a headdress accompany the handshake with a slight tilt of the head.

To the greeting of the commander or senior ("Hello, comrades"), all servicemen, who are in the ranks or outside the ranks, answer: "We wish you good health"; if the chief or senior says goodbye ("Goodbye, comrades"), then the servicemen answer: "Goodbye." In this case, the word "comrade" and the military rank are added without specifying the words "justice" or "medical service".

For example: “We wish you good health, comrade Lance Sergeant"," Goodbye, Comrade Chief Petty Officer "," We wish you good health, Comrade Warrant Officer "," Goodbye, Comrade Lieutenant. "

If the commander (chief) congratulates the serviceman or thanks him in the order of service, then the serviceman answers the commander (chief): "I serve the Russian Federation."

If the commander (chief) congratulates the servicemen of the military unit (subunit) who are in the ranks, they answer with a drawn-out three-time "Hurray", and if the commander (chief) thanks them, the servicemen answer: "We serve the Russian Federation."

On military politeness and behavior of military personnel

Servicemen must constantly serve as an example of high culture, modesty and self-control, sacredly observe military honor, defend their dignity and respect the dignity of others. They should remember that their behavior is used to judge not only them, but also the Armed Forces as a whole.

The relationship between military personnel is built on the basis of mutual respect. On matters of military service, they should turn to each other on "you". When applied personally, the military rank is called without specifying the words "justice" or "medical service".

Chiefs and elders, referring to subordinates and juniors on service issues, call them by their military rank and surname or only by their military rank, adding in the latter case the word "comrade" before the military rank.

For example: "Private Petrov", "Comrade Private", "Sergeant Koltsov", "Comrade Sergeant", "Warrant Officer Ivanov".

Servicemen studying in the military educational institutions vocational education and those who do not have military ranks, sergeants, foremen, warrant officers, warrant officers, officers, as well as military personnel studying in training military units, are called according to the military position to which they are appointed.

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

Subordinates and juniors, referring to the chiefs and elders on service issues, call them according to their military rank, adding the word "comrade" before the military rank.

For example: "Comrade Senior Lieutenant", "Comrade Counter-Admiral".

When referring to servicemen of guards formations and military units, the word "guard" is added before the military rank.

For example: "Comrade of the Guard Petty Officer of the 1st Article", "Comrade of the Guard Colonel".

Out of order, officers can refer to 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 parting with each other, it is allowed to say "the honor" instead of the words "goodbye".

When referring to civilian personnel of the Armed Forces who replace military posts, servicemen call them by their military post, adding the word "comrade" before the title of the post, or by name and patronymic.

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

Out of order, giving or receiving an order, servicemen are obliged to take a marching posture, and when wearing a headdress, put a hand on it and lower it after giving or receiving an order.

When presenting or accepting a report, a soldier 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 "Freely" repeats the command, and when wearing a headdress he lowers his hand.

When contacting another soldier in the presence of a commander (chief) or a senior, you must ask him for permission.

For example: “Comrade Colonel. Let me turn to Captain Ivanov. "

When the question of the chief or senior must be answered in the affirmative, the serviceman replies: "Yes, exactly," and when negative, "No way."

V in public places, as well as in a tram, trolleybus, bus, subway car and suburban trains, in the absence of free seats, a soldier is obliged to offer his place to the chief (senior).

If at a meeting it is impossible to freely disperse with the boss (senior), the subordinate (junior) is obliged to give way and, greeting, let him in; if it is necessary to overtake the boss (senior), the subordinate (junior) must ask permission for that.

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 them with assistance in accidents, fires and other emergencies of a natural and man-made nature.

Servicemen are prohibited from keeping their hands in their clothing 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 areas not designated for smoking.

A sober lifestyle should be the daily behavior of all military personnel. The appearance on the streets, in public gardens, parks, public transport vehicles, and other public places in a state of intoxication is a disciplinary offense that disgraces the honor and dignity of a serviceman.

For military personnel, military uniform clothing and insignia. All military personnel, as well as citizens dismissed 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 passing military service under the contract, has the right not to wear a military uniform during the time free from the performance of military service duties, as determined by the regulations of service time, and servicemen doing military service by conscription, outside the location of the military unit upon dismissal or on vacation.

The rules of military courtesy, behavior and execution of a military salute are also obligatory for citizens dismissed from military service, when they wear military uniforms.

Military etiquette has its own norms and rules, and they are quite diverse. They were formed over the centuries under the influence of historical factors, therefore, they may differ, depending on the country where the person of the military profession is serving. The fundamental factors of influence in this regard should be considered the provisions of the military regulations adopted in a particular state, which, in turn, are based on military rituals, traditions of the given people, its moral and ethical values.

A person who has made the decision to carry out military service must be prepared for the fact that it consists not only in the manifestation of courage and heroism in the course of performing dangerous tasks in extreme situations... Military practice also implies daily strict observance of the clear requirements of the charter, one of the provisions of which is a military greeting. There are no trifles in the military charter, and there cannot be, each of the requirements spelled out there must be fulfilled in accordance with certain rules. Therefore, it is so important to understand the question with which hand the military in Russia salutes and how exactly this should be done so as not to discredit the Russian army in the eyes of the population by ignorance elementary rules military etiquette.

Military salute: versions of the origin of the tradition of saluting with the right hand

Giving military honor is a tradition rooted in the deep past. For this reason, there are several versions of what exactly its appearance was associated with. Let's start with one of the most common. According to this theory, the ritual arose during the time of the knights, more specifically, in the 13th century. It is common knowledge that these warriors wore heavy armor, in particular, a bulky metal helmet was almost always on their heads. If the meeting with the enemy took place under such circumstances that the knight could not or did not want to engage in battle, then he raised the visor of the helmet, while making a characteristic gesture with his right hand, for the simple reason that it was convenient to do this. Thus, he opened his face so that a potential adversary could be convinced of the absence of aggression on his part. In one of the readings of this version, the knight raised the visor of the helmet so that the person who met on his way recognized him by his face, and the fact that the gesture was made with his right hand without a weapon in it meant that he was not ready for battle, had no belligerent intentions. The peoples whose armed forces did not have heavy cavalry - the North American Indians and the Mongols - demonstrated their peace-loving moods with the right hand, namely, her open palm to her opponent.

The knightly armor was replaced by another military uniform - more comfortable and light - and the gesture of friendliness adopted by the knights has become entrenched, and to this day it is important to show mutual respect between people related to military affairs. Its semantic load has not fundamentally changed: it is still a demonstration of a polite, non-aggressive attitude towards a colleague.

It must be admitted that the theory of the emergence of the tradition of saluting associated with the knights has one slight discrepancy. In those days, each of them had clothes equipped with generic symbols. It was easy to find out who was in front of you by it, and the knight did not need to raise the visor of the helmet for this.

There is a romantic hypothesis, also related to the times of chivalry. According to her, bringing his hand to his eyes, the knight taking part in the tournament for the heart beautiful lady, symbolically covered them from the brilliance of her incomparable beauty.

The following two theories of the origin of the ritual are more prosaic and related to different stages development of military affairs. The fact is that during the Renaissance, the headdresses of the military were very magnificent, one might even say, bulky. This was justified by the circumstances that the commander of the troops could only recognize the location of a group of his subordinates on the battlefield by such a voluminous decoration. In those days, it was generally customary between the military to salute with a bow of the head. To prevent the shako or sultan from flying off, they took it off or held it with a hand. With the simplification of military uniforms, the greeting ceremony became simpler - only a movement of the hand to the headdress remained.

Many military historians hypothesize that the first to salute by touching the visor of the headgear were members of the British Armed Forces, beginning around the 17th century. Over time, this gesture replaced the removal of the hat as a demonstration of respect for the younger in rank to the elders, since this headdress became so bulky that it was simply uncomfortable and even burdensome.

How honor is given in different states - modernity

Military science has developed since then, and in different historical contexts. Therefore, while the essence of the military greeting is unchanged, the armed forces of different states give honor in different ways.

In the American armed forces, according to the rules, honor should be given only on the condition that both hands are not occupied with anything. This is a strict requirement of military etiquette in the United States - so much so that if the greeting cannot be carried out in this way, then it is completely abandoned. It is customary to salute in American troops with the right hand, while its fingers should be tightly closed, the palm is turned downward, and the hand itself is extended slightly forward, as if covering its eyes.

An almost similar gesture is currently used by the Israeli military, a slight difference is that the phalanx of the middle finger should almost touch the edge of the right eyebrow. However, the fundamental difference here is not in the form, but in the conditions of the military greeting. In the Israeli military, this is more of a right than a duty of a soldier.

As for the armed forces of Russia, then this moment are the following rules regarding this martial ritual. Firstly, all citizens of Russia, without exception, who are in military service or have already been dismissed from it, are obliged to salute, provided that they are wearing military uniforms.

The gesture with which the Russian military salutes is in itself no different from the military salute adopted in a number of modern states. The difference lies again in the conditions under which this gesture is acceptable. The point is that Russian servicemen do not put their hand to their bare head to greet. According to the charter, a military greeting in this case will consist in taking a combat position, namely: arms along the body, the body as straightened as possible.

If the military moves in formation, then only the guide applies the right hand to the headdress, all the rest turn their heads towards the elders in rank as they pass them.

The order in which the military salute appears in the ranks Russian army, it is obvious: the junior in rank or subordinate gives honor first. The rules of the charter are binding, and the military are responsible for non-observance.

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"CHARTER OF THE INTERNAL SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION" (approved by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 12/14/93)

Military greeting

43. The military salute is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, an evidence of mutual respect and a manifestation of a common culture. All servicemen are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), strictly observing the rules established by the Combat Regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Subordinates and those who are junior in military rank greet the first, and in an equal position, the first to greet is the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered.

44. Members of the armed forces are also required to welcome:

The Battle Banner of the military unit, as well as the Naval flag with arrival on a warship and upon departure from it;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

44. Military units and subunits, when in the ranks, greet on command:

The President 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 chiefs, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (verification) of a military unit (subdivision).

To greet in the ranks in place of the above persons, the senior chief gives the command "At attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to LEFT, to the MIDDLE)", meets them and reports.

For example: "Comrade Major General. 110th motorized rifle regiment built for the general regimental evening calibration. The regiment commander is Colonel Petrov ".

When building a military unit with a Battle Banner (at a parade, a drill, during the swearing-in, etc.), the report indicates the full name of the military unit with a listing of the honorary titles and orders assigned to it. When greeting in the ranks on the move, the chief gives only a command.

46. ​​Military units and subunits also greet on command:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

Mass graves of soldiers who died in battles for freedom and independence of the Fatherland;

The Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship the Naval flag during its ascent and descent;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units;

Each other when we meet.

47. The military salute by the troops in the ranks on the spot, the President and the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, is accompanied by the orchestra's performance of the "Counter March" and the National Anthem.

When the military unit greets the direct commanders from the commander of their unit and above, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspection (verification), the orchestra performs only the "Counter march".

48. When out of order, both during training and during free time from training, servicemen of military units (subdivisions) greet the commanders on the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention." At headquarters and institutions, only direct superiors and persons appointed to supervise the conduct of the inspection (verification) are welcomed on command. officers ". The command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" is given by the eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) or a soldier who first saw the arriving commander (chief). At this command, all those present stand up, turn in the direction of the arriving commander (chief) and take a combat posture, and officers, warrant officers and warrant officers, wearing a headdress, also put their hand to him. The eldest of the present commanders (chiefs) approaches the newcomer and reports to him. The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command "At ease" or "Comrades officers", and the reporting person repeats this command, after which all those present take the "at ease" position. Officers, warrant officers and warrant officers, when wearing a headdress, lower their hand and then act on the instructions of the arriving commander (chief).

49. Submission of the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention" and the report to the commander (chief) are carried out during his first visit to a military unit or subunit on a given day. The command "Smirno" is given to the ship commander every time he arrives on the ship (leaves the ship). In the presence of the senior commander (chief), the command for a military salute is not given to the junior and the report is not carried out. When conducting classroom lessons, the command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" is given before and after each lesson. The command "Attention", "Stand up. Attention" or "Comrade officers" before the report to the commander (chief) is given in the event that other servicemen are present, in their absence, the commander (chief) is only reported.

50. During the performance of the National Anthem, servicemen in the ranks take a marching stance without a command, and unit commanders from the platoon and above, in addition, put their hand to the headdress. Military personnel who are out of order, while performing the anthem, take a marching posture, and when they put on a headdress, they put their hand to it.

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

When a military unit or subunit is raised on alarm, on the march, as well as during tactical exercises and exercises;

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

At the firing range and firing (starting) position during firing (launches);

At airfields during flights;

During the performance of construction, household work or work for educational purposes, as well as during classes and work in workshops, parks, hangars, laboratories;

During sports and games;

When eating and after the "Hang up" signal until the "Rise" signal;

In the rooms for the sick.

In these cases, the chief or senior only reports to the arriving chief.

For example: "Comrade Major. The 2nd Motorized Rifle Company is performing the second practice shooting exercise. Company Commander Captain Ilyin."

The units participating in the funeral procession do not fulfill the military salute.

52. At ceremonial meetings, conferences held in a military unit, as well as at performances, concerts and in the cinema, a command for a military salute is not given and is not reported to the commander (chief). At general meetings of personnel, the command "Attention" or "Stand up. Attention" is given for a military salute and reported to the commander (chief).

For example: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel. The personnel of the battalion on general meeting arrived. Chief of Staff of the Battalion, Major Ivanov ".

53. When a commander or a senior turns to individual servicemen, they, with the exception of the sick, take a drill posture and name their position, military rank and surname. When shaking hands, the elder shakes his hand first. If the elder is without gloves, the younger removes the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. Servicemen without a headdress accompany the handshake with a slight tilt of the head.

54. To the greeting of the commander or senior ("Hello, comrades"), all servicemen, who are in the ranks or out of order, answer: "We wish you good health"; if the chief or senior says goodbye ("Goodbye, comrades"), then the servicemen answer: "Goodbye." At the end of the answer, the word "comrade" and the military rank are added without specifying the type of troops or service.

For example, when answering: sergeants, foremen, warrant officers, warrant officers and officers, "Goodbye, comrade junior sergeant", "Goodbye, comrade chief foreman", "We wish good health, comrade warrant officer", "Goodbye, comrade lieutenant", etc. NS.

55. If the commander (chief) congratulates the serviceman or thanks him in the order of service, then the serviceman answers the commander (chief): "I serve the Fatherland." If the commander (chief) congratulates military unit(subdivision), she replies with a drawn-out three-time "Hurray", and if the commander (chief) thanks, the military unit (subdivision) answers: "We serve the Fatherland."

The procedure for presentation to commanders (chiefs) and persons who arrived for inspection (verification)

56. The senior commander (chief) who has arrived at the military unit is presented only by the unit commander. Other persons introduce themselves only when the senior commander (chief) addresses them directly, naming their military position, military rank and surname.

57. Servicemen are introduced to their immediate superior:

When appointed to a military position;

Upon delivery of a military post;

When assigning a military rank;

When awarded with an order or medal;

When leaving on a business trip, for treatment or vacation, and upon returning.

Introducing themselves to their immediate superior, servicemen state their military position, military rank, surname and reason for submission.

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."

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

59. When inspecting (checking) a military unit, its commander is presented to the person who has arrived, appointed to lead the inspection (check), if he is in a military rank equal to the commander of the unit, or in rank older than him; if the inspector (inspector) is lower in rank than the commander of the military unit, then he is presented to the commander of the military unit. Before the beginning of the inspection (check), the commander of the military unit presents to the inspector (checker) the commanders of the inspected (checked) subunits.

60. When the inspecting (checking) subdivisions visit, the commanders of these subdivisions meet him and report to him. If the inspector (inspector) arrives at the subunit together with the commander of the military unit, the subunit commander reports to the inspector (inspector) in the event that the latter is of equal military rank with the commander of the military unit or in rank older than him. If during the inspection (check) the senior commander (chief) arrives, the commander of the military unit (subdivision) reports to him, and the inspector (inspector) introduces himself.

61. When visiting a military unit (ship) by the President of the Russian Federation, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and his deputies, commanders-in-chief of the services of the Armed Forces, members of the Government of the Russian Federation, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets, reports and accompanies these persons who arrived at the location of the military unit ( on the ship), and upon arrival at the invitation of the military unit (on the ship) of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, soldiers-internationalists, veterans of the Armed Forces, honored workers of science, culture and art, representatives public organizations For Russia, foreign states and other honorary visitors, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets them, introduces himself to them and accompanies them without reporting. In memory of the visit of the military unit (ship) by honorary visitors, the Book of Honorary Visitors (Appendix 4) is presented to them for the appropriate record.

62. When servicemen arrive at a military unit (subdivision) to carry out certain service assignments of senior commanders (chiefs), the commander of the military unit (subdivision) is presented only as a senior in military rank. In other cases, the arrivals are presented to the commander of the military unit (subunit) and report on the purpose of their arrival.

63. All instructions of the inspectors (inspectors) or military personnel who carry out individual service assignments of 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 (subdivision) 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 (subdivision), the inspectors (auditors) are guided by the requirements of Appendix 8.