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Customs and Courtesies
Honor Guard
Customs and Courtesies Honor Guard
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When your right arm is misding or incapacitated. Otherwise there are only two positions in the US military that have authorization to salute left handed as part of their duty: the drum major of the Army Fife and Drum Corps and a Boatswain's Mate.
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TSgt John Marshall
SSG(P) (Join to see) TC 3-21.5 shows you the individual guidon salute. It is only accomplished when carrying the guidon and not in formation.
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CAPT Kevin B.
The Boats will only use the left hand for saluting while performing "Tending the Side". He/she'll fall in the last outboard position and pipe "Alongside" and "Over the Side". I've seen a number of left handed pipers so the right hand is used for saluting. It's a tradition going way back to wood days where the pipe's shrill could be heard over rough seas and action stations. I do recall the pipe isn't a slam dunk to learn to do right. I've heard great talent and sewer grating efforts during my time.
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SCPO William Akin
CAPT Kevin B. - Meaning no disrespect Capt. its a Boatswains 'Call'..
It used to give me sadistic pleasure piping reveille when I had the 04-0800.. For an extra bit of 'feel good' I'd "accidentally" switch on the Officers Country circuit. Guaranteed ass chewing but worth it..
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BMCS, Ret.
It used to give me sadistic pleasure piping reveille when I had the 04-0800.. For an extra bit of 'feel good' I'd "accidentally" switch on the Officers Country circuit. Guaranteed ass chewing but worth it..
V/R
BMCS, Ret.
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rifle salute when at order arms and hand salute when left arm is missing or incapacitated
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CWO3 (Join to see)
should have said right arm, I recall a MSgt from Nam or earlier in Engrs when I was a boot that saluted with his left in Japan.
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