How to give the military salute correctly in the army. Performing a military greeting: military rituals, differences when performing a greeting

When you go to battle, show your face!
This is the beginning of courage.
With your hand above your head
I'll raise my visor.

V. Medvedev, "Super-adventures of a super-cosmonaut"

You know, I had somehow never thought about this question before - where did this rather strange manner of modern military personnel of greeting each other, “taking the truce” come from? Not the most banal gesture, you will agree.

It would be nice to throw your arm up or hit yourself in the chest with your heel - somehow you can understand it. But to sharply raise your palm above the eyebrow level, almost touching the visor of your cap, and hold it there for some time? And consider this a military greeting? You can’t imagine something like this out of fear, you must agree. There must be some kind of backstory.

Note: I can’t stand the expression “salute” that was used in the Soviet army. You can’t give honor; who needs an officer or a soldier without honor, pray tell? Thank God that in modern Russian army the neutral term "military salute" is used. And generally speaking:

IN different armies around the world they give the military salute in different ways. In Russian, a headdress is obligatory - “you don’t put your hand on an empty head.” In the US it is possible to use an empty one, which gives rise to irony...) But it doesn’t matter.

In general, the traditional Russian military greeting is like this.

Doesn't remind you of anything? Yes, this is... The same gesture with which a warrior in a closed helmet raises his visor! And then he holds it for some time, because if you don’t hold the visor, then it may fall. Not every helmet had latches for the visor in the open position.

When I dug up this information, I looked at my visored salad for a long time and felt like an idiot. I repeatedly repeated this gesture, raising the face plate up, but it never occurred to me that this movement was the historical basis that preceded the “take up the visor” greeting...

Moreover, when a modern officer, raising his hand to the visor of his cap, sharply “swipes” it down - this is again a greatly reduced gesture of lowering the visor so that it snaps into place! It seems almost obvious - however, it didn’t even occur to me to think in this direction...

Justify historically

Everything here is elementary. For knights late Middle Ages raising your visor defiantly means greeting your opponent before the tournament, while simultaneously proving that you are who you say you are. For from the outside it is completely impossible to see who is sitting in this tin can, maybe Baron von Samogon himself, or maybe a figurehead. Some kind of impostor.

Therefore, before the fight, the knights raised their visors, only to lower them into place with a clang a second later and send their horses into a gallop.

Centuries have passed. There are no more knights and tournaments. But the gesture, which had become practically meaningless, was preserved and passed on even to those armies in which there were never knights at all...

Greetings. The armies of many states today are unimaginable without it. Naturally, the performance of a military salute is strictly regulated. It may also vary depending on the situation. We will deal with this particular military ritual in the article using the example of the Russian army.

What is this?

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

When overtaking or meeting, it is mandatory for military personnel to perform a military salute strictly according to the rules established by the Military Regulations of the Russian Armed Forces. At the same time, junior in rank and subordinates are the first to greet superiors and senior in rank. If military personnel are of equal ranks, then the most well-mannered one salutes first.

Tribute

For Russian military personnel, performing a military salute is mandatory to pay respect:

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• mass graves military personnel who gave their lives for their homeland.
• State flag of Russia.
• The battle banner of your military unit. And also the Naval flag upon arrival/departure to the ship.
• Funeral processions, which are accompanied by military units.

In service

When in formation, performing a military salute is mandatory for units and subunits in the following cases:

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

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

1. The senior-ranking soldier says the following: “Attention! Turn to the right (to the middle, to the left)!”
2. Next, he meets the above-mentioned persons and reports to them (for example): “Comrade Colonel General, the 50th Tank Regiment has been built for regimental general verification. The regimental commander is Colonel Ivanov.”

If construction occurs military unit With National flag or the Battle Banner (military review, parade, swearing-in), then the report must mention the full name of the military unit (military unit), as well as list the orders and honorary awards awarded to it.

In move

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

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• Mass graves of military personnel who gave their lives for the Fatherland.
• State Russian flag.
• The battle banner of your own military unit.
• The naval flag on a ship during its lowering and ascent.
• Funeral processions accompanied by military units.

In ranks on the spot

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

• Greetings from the President of the Russian Federation.
• Chairman's greeting Russian government.
• Greetings from the Minister of Defense.

When performing a military salute on the spot, the orchestra performs the Russian State Anthem, as well as the composition “Counter March”.

If a military unit greets its direct superior, as well as persons sent to inspect this military unit, who have arrived to present a state award or combat knowledge, then the musicians play only the “Counter March”.

Out of formation

We continue to analyze the military greeting and the order of its implementation. When out of formation (for example, during assignments or in free time from this activity), military personnel greet their direct superiors with “Attention” or “Stand at attention.”

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

At meetings and in training outside the formation, where only officers are present, “Comrade officers” is used to greet commanders.

“At attention”, “Comrade officers”, “Stand at attention” is said by the senior commander present or the military personnel who first saw the superior commander.

1. At this command, all those present must stand up and turn towards the arriving chief, commander.
2. The military personnel take a stance. If you have a headdress, raise your right hand towards it.
3. The eldest of all those present must approach the commander and voice a report.
4. Having accepted the report, the commander (soldier-chief) gives one of two commands: “Comrade officers” or “At ease.”
5. The soldier who presented the report must repeat this command to everyone present.
6. Next, the military personnel accept the command “At ease.” The hand is removed from the headdress.
7. The military personnel then act on the command of the arriving commander.

Performance of the National Anthem

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

• Military personnel who are in the ranks must take a drill stance without a command. In this case, the commander from the platoon (and above) must also put his hand to the headgear.
• If military personnel are out of formation, they must take a drill stance at the sound of the anthem. When wearing a headdress, you need to put your hand on it.

Special cases

Let us also consider special cases characteristic of the Russian army:

The command is not given

Performing a military salute in formation, on the move, or outside formation is not always carried out. There are several cases when it is not required:

• When a military unit is alerted, on marches, during exercises and various tactical exercises.
• At communication centers, control points, and in places of combat duty (or duty).
• At the starting firing position, at the firing line during launches, as well as firing.
• During flights at military airfields.
• In continuation of work and classes in hangars, workshops, parks, laboratories. And also when performing similar work for educational purposes.
• During games and sports.
• When military personnel eat food.
• After the “End” command and before the “Rise” command.
• In rooms for patients.

Performing a military salute without a weapon is not necessary here. In these cases, the following occurs: the senior soldier reports to the arriving superior. For example: “Comrade Major! The third motorized rifle unit is performing its first shooting exercise. Unit commander Petrov.”

If the unit is involved in funeral procession, it also doesn't do the greeting.

A military salute is a special ritual observed for important occasions. Has its own characteristics in different situations. There are cases when his work is not required.

Military greeting, or Which hand is used to salute Human society is developing, traditions, views, turns of speech, and the language itself are changing. How obsolete the vocabulary phrases “I have the honor” and “to salute” are falling out of use even in the army. Even the original meaning of these wonderful phrases is distorted. What does it mean to “give honor” There was initially no talk of giving one’s own honor. It was about recognizing the merits of the person meeting halfway, about respect for him. At all times, the youngest, both in age and in rank or title, was the first to greet, recognizing high merits. You can salute either a person or a group of people, or something sacred - a banner or monument to fallen heroes.

A gesture, no matter what it was, was always a sign of recognition of honor in the counter. At all times and among all peoples there were various shapes greetings and expressions of respect: one could bow to the ground, bend one knee or both, prostrate oneself, click one's heels and nod one's bare head. In the dictionaries of V. I. Dahl and S. I. Ozhegov, “to salute” means to greet. And if S. I. Ozhegov’s dictionary describes this greeting only as placing a hand on a headdress, then V. I. Dal gives a whole list of actions. You can salute by bowing, bowing your sword or banner, making a weapon on guard, or beating a drum. The legend of the origin of the military greeting The origin of the greeting with a gesture raised to the eyes right hand is attributed to the famous British pirate Francis Drake, who had the honor of welcoming the English Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship. The legendary pirate did not have the rank of officer and became a knight after traveling around the world. Carrying out a secret order from Her Majesty, Drake not only robbed Spanish ships, he discovered many sea routes and made several geographical discoveries.

Legend has it that the pirate captain stood against the sun as the queen ascended the ladder and closed his eyes, placing the palm of his right hand over them. The team lined up behind him harmoniously repeated this gesture. The gallant corsair paid the ugly Elizabeth a compliment, comparing her to the blinding sun, which captivated Her Majesty. Evil tongues claimed that it was for gallantry that Drake was knighted, and the gesture spread throughout the armies of the world. Historical versions of the origin of the military salute One of the historical versions of the origin of salutation refers to knightly traditions. A knight on a horse with reins and a shield in his left hand, having met the same knight, raised the visor of his helmet with his right hand. This gesture spoke of peaceful intentions. The version documented by military regulations says that it was in Great Britain in the 18th century, since headdresses in elite units became very bulky, the rule arose not to take them off, but to greet officers by pressing your hand to your hat and bowing. Then they stopped even touching the hat, since the soldiers’ hands were always stained with soot, because they had to set fire to the pressure of the muskets. And with which hand Her Majesty’s guards salute was not specified in the regulations. Most likely, it went without saying that it was right.

Mounted and dismounted officers saluted by raising their bladed weapons, bringing the handle closer to their lips and then moving it to the right and down. The question of which hand the officers salute with did not arise. Military salutation in different countries In the military salutation of any army, they do not bow their heads and do not lower their eyes, which also speaks of mutual honor, regardless of ranks and ranks, and there is no question about which hand is used to salute in the army - only the right one. But the hand gesture and the turn of the palm may be slightly different. Since the 19th century, in the British Army, the hand raised to the right eyebrow is facing outward. In the British Navy since sailing ships When the sailors' hands were stained with tar and tar, and it was undignified to show dirty palms, the palm was turned down in greeting. The same greeting is accepted in France. In the US Army, during a greeting, the palm is turned down, and the hand, held slightly forward, seems to shield the eyes from the sun. In the Italian army, the palm is placed above the visor in front.

IN Tsarist Russia before 1856 and today's Poland, the military salute was performed with the index and middle fingers. From 1856 after Crimean War V Soviet army and today's Russian army is given honor with the entire palm facing down. Middle finger at the same time he looks at his temple, touching the visor of his uniform cap. Hence the synonyms for the expression “salute” - take up the salute, salute. The hand with which Russian military personnel salute is stipulated by the Charter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Rules of Etiquette There is military etiquette that all military personnel must follow. Its rules are determined not only by traditions and rituals, principles of morality and ethics, but also by the provisions of the military oath and regulations. But there is also an etiquette common to all, according to which, for example, a man, as a support and protector in the past, also with a weapon on his side, should walk to the left of his companion. But exceptions to the rule also depend on which hand they salute in Russia and beyond. general rules. Military men in uniform always walk to the woman's right so as not to touch her with their elbow during a military salute. However, there are exceptions to this rule. If a soldier in uniform walks with a companion on his arm, then he should be to her right so that his hand remains free for the military greeting. Differences in performing the military salute The military salute in all countries is given with the right hand. The question of which country salutes with the left hand arises when high government officials, through oversight or inexperience, violate the salute rules military honor, which are either enshrined in statutes or are an unshakable tradition.

A serious difference can be considered not with which hand one salutes, but only with the presence or absence of a headdress when saluting. It would seem that if the gesture of the right hand arose when simplifying the procedure for removing a headdress, then a uniform cap or cap is required in such a ritual. But no. Army traditions in the United States began to take shape after the victory of the northern army in Civil War North and South in the second half of the 19th century. The winning army was formed from volunteers without combat skills and dressed in ordinary clothes, often without hats. Honor was given by simply placing a hand on the head. Since then, in the US Army, honor is given regardless of the presence of a uniform cap or cap on the head. Giving military honor, or, in modern interpretation Russian military regulations, a military greeting is a ritual, overshadowed by the centuries-old traditions of the armies of all countries of the world.

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 Military Regulations of the Armed Forces Russian Federation. Subordinates (junior in military rank) are the first to greet superiors (senior in military rank) military rank), and if the situation is equal, the first to greet is the one who considers himself more polite and well-mannered.

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 national 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, place his right hand on the right side of the lower edge of his hat 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 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 military uniform; sub-ensigns, estandard cadets and sub-warrants; palace grenadiers; to all sergeants majors, 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 the 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, the 4th Infantry Regiment has been 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 of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the Union republics, the Council People's Commissars 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 regulations 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 the parade, drill review, during the taking of the Military Oath (giving 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 supervise 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 the senior commander (chief), the command for 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. The 1st motorized rifle company is performing the second shooting exercise. The company commander is 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).
At general meetings of 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 the glove from his right hand before shaking hands. 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 in daylight hours days 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 “Approach” 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 petty officers contract service In addition, they put their hand on the headdress.
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 a single sound signal using a hand whistle average duration, and “Executive” - with two short signals using a 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 with them at sea or in a roadstead 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 meeting a ship Navy with ships of civil departments of the Russian Federation and non-military ships of foreign states, if these ships greet a warship by lowering the stern flag, i.e. salute the flag on command

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CHARTER OF THE INTERNAL SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (approved by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated 12/14/93) (as amended on 12/18/2006) (2019) Relevant in 2018

Military salute

43. The military salute is the embodiment of the comradely cohesion of military personnel, evidence of mutual respect and a manifestation of common culture. All military personnel are obliged to greet each other when meeting (overtaking), strictly observing the rules established by the drill regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. 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.

44. Military personnel are also obliged to greet:

The Battle Banner 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.

44. Military units and subunits, when in formation, salute upon command:

President and 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 above-mentioned persons in the ranks, the senior commander gives the command “At attention, alignment to the RIGHT (to the LEFT, to the MIDDLE)”, meets them and reports.

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

When constructing a military unit with the Battle Banner (at a parade, parade review, during the Military Oath, 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.

46. ​​Military units and units also salute on command:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

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

The Battle Banner of a military unit, and on a warship the Naval Flag during its raising and lowering;

Funeral processions accompanied by military units;

Each other when meeting.

47. The military greeting by the troops in formation on the spot to the President and the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation is accompanied by the performance of the “Counter March” and the National Anthem by the orchestra.

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

48. When out of formation, both during classes and in free time from classes, military personnel of military units (units) greet their superiors with the command “Attention” or “Stand up. Attention.” At headquarters and in institutions, only direct superiors and persons appointed to supervise the inspection (check) are greeted by command. During classes outside the formation, as well as at meetings at which only officers are present, the command “Comrades” is given for a military greeting to commanders (superiors). officers." The command “Attention”, “Stand at attention” or “Comrade officers” is 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 officers, warrant officers and midshipmen, with their headgear on, also put their hand to it. The eldest of the commanders (chiefs) present approaches the newcomer and reports to him. The arriving commander (chief), having accepted the report, gives the command “At ease” or “Comrade officers”, and the person reporting repeats this command, after which all those present take the “at ease” position. Officers, warrant officers and midshipmen, while wearing headdress, lower their hand and subsequently act according to the instructions of the arriving commander (chief).

49. 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 for a military salute to the junior is not given and the report is not made. When conducting classroom lessons, the command “Attention”, “Stand at attention” or “Comrade officers” is given before each lesson and at its end. The command “Attention”, “Stand at attention” or “Comrade officers” before reporting to the commander (superior) is given if other military personnel are present; in their absence, the commander (superior) is only reported.

50. When performing the National Anthem, 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 anthem, take a drill stance, and when wearing a headdress, they put their hand to it.

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

When a military unit or unit is alerted, on the march, as well as during tactical training and exercises;

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

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

At airfields during flights;

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

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 chief or senior only reports to the arriving chief.

For example: “Comrade Major. The 2nd motorized rifle company is performing the second shooting exercise. The company commander is Captain Ilyin.”

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

52. At ceremonial meetings, conferences held in a military unit, as well as at performances, concerts and movies, the 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 at attention” is given for a military greeting and reported to the commander (chief).

For example: “Comrade Lieutenant Colonel. The battalion personnel have arrived at the general meeting. The chief of staff of the battalion is Major Ivanov.”

53. When a superior or senior addresses individual military personnel, they, with the exception of sick ones, take a military stance and state their 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.

54. 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.” At the end of the answer, the word “comrade” and military rank are added without indicating the type of military service or service.

For example, when answering: sergeants, petty officers, warrant officers, midshipmen and officers, “We wish you good health, comrade Lance Sergeant", "Goodbye, Comrade Chief Petty Officer", "We wish you good health, Comrade Midshipman", "Goodbye, Comrade Lieutenant", etc.

55. 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 Fatherland.” If the commander (chief) congratulates a military unit (unit), it responds with a drawn-out triple “Hurray”, and if the commander (chief) thanks, the military unit (unit) responds: “We serve the Fatherland.”

The procedure for presentation to commanders (superiors) and persons arriving for inspection (checking)

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

57. Military personnel introduce themselves to their immediate superiors:

When appointed to a military position;

Upon surrender of a military post;

When conferring a military rank;

When awarded an order or medal;

When leaving 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."

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

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

60. 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.

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 Armed Forces, members of the Government of the Russian Federation, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets, reports and accompanies these persons who have arrived at the location of the military unit ( on the ship), and upon arrival at the invitation to the military unit (ship) of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, internationalist warriors, veterans of the Armed Forces, honored figures of science, culture and art, representatives public organizations Russia, foreign states and other honored visitors, the commander of the military unit (ship) meets them, introduces himself to them and accompanies them without reporting. In memory of the visit to the military unit (ship) by honorary visitors, the Book of Honorable Visitors (Appendix 4) is presented to them for the corresponding entry.

62. 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 in military rank. In other cases, arrivals introduce themselves to the commander of the military unit (unit) and report on the purpose of their arrival.

63. 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 of Appendix 8.