Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
HoME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN SOLDIERS
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dering and meaning bstween the
 civilian salute as used by friends in
 psssins' or by servants bsss to their her en- n. symbol and sign of the military pro- fession." (Manual Tor Non -comna4s- stoned Omcers and Prfvates. sec. e:)
 Propsr Way ts Salute.
 In order to give the salute properly
 when you are without arms. first as- dsscrthed % in . preceding iesson,, or if you are walking cArry yourself at attention. Look at the od1cer you are to salute straight in tho eyo. Vixen raise the right hand smArtly till the tip of the forefinser touches the lower part sof the head dress or forehead above the right. eye. thumb and nn- the left, forearm inclined at about 45 degrees. hand and wrist straight. Continue. to look the ofdcer you are salutine straight in the eye and keep until the officer acknowledges the s4- lnte or until he has passed Then drop the hand smartly to the side. The salute is given with the right sion%d Onfcers and Privates. sec. 6.) 1t will bs well for you to practice this movement before the looking glaAs and be prepared to execute 1t properly as soon as you get into uniform. It is
 
 mark you in the early days in camp as possessing the bearing or a good soldier. When you get an opportu- nity. watch closely to see how regular should be On straight, coat complete ly buttoned up. and hands out of the pockets.
 You will learn the rifle salute after you have reached the training camp. In general it is used whenever you are carrying rife, except when on guard duty, in which case you ordinarily present arms instead of saiuting.
 the salutes are given need not be re- peated in detail here. It Is enough for the present to learn you are to sa- lute all commissioned officers (not regiment or those with whom you are acquainted), except when you are in a military formation or when you are at drill. work. gameA. or mess. When in formation, you dc not salute or come to the position of attention un- less an ofncer speaks to you. - Other Army ceurtssiss.
 Never forget that it is not only re- auired of you as a duty, but is also your right and privilege, to salute all officers and to have your returned. This statement 4s- standing as a soldier. A military prisoner Is not permitted to salute. . It is the custom of the army in | speaking to an officer to stand at at tention and use the word sir" In all | official conversation refer to other so1- l diers by their titles-for example, sergeant Smith or Private Brown" l not merely !"Smith" or Brown"
 When an officer enters a room where l there are several enlisted men, the | word attention" is given by some one 1 who perceives him, when all rise, un- | cover, and remain standing at atten- 1 lion until the officer leaves the room | pr directs. otherwise. Enlisted men at | meals stop eating and remain seated | at attention" Gnfantry Drill Regu- | [ationS. par. 759.)
 Salutes are not exchanged among l aon-commissiened officers and enlisted | men. However, this does not mean l that You are not to treat them with | respect and courtesy. In general | way show them the same considera- | tton that you would show to men iD | positions in civil life.