Third Regiment Infantry - July 31, 1915
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THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY National Guard of Missouri Circular No. 3. Kansas City, [Missouri] July 31, 1915. MILITARY COURTESY. 1.
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two privates at reveille and lowered by them at retreat. All other smaller ensigns and devices at a post or in camp are known as
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9. WHOM TO SALUTE. Individually, out of ranks, covered. All officers of the army and navy, marine corps, the organized militia, the volunteers, officers of foreign armies, the President of the United States and the Governor of Missouri. The sergeant-major is saluted at guard mounting by non-commissioned officers reporting their company details to him, otherwise never salute a non-commissioned officer. 10. WHEN TO SALUTE. Out of ranks. Saluting distance is between thirty and six paces. Salute at six paces or at the nearest point within thirty paces if you do not approach as close as six. When armed always give the proper salute with the rifle, or sword, if drawn. When armed you are always supposed to be covered (your hat or cap) whether you are or not-therefore salute. When unarmed and covered outdoors, render the hand salute. If uncovered never salute, indoors or out, but stand at attention. The hand salute is only rendered when covered, unarmed, or armed with sword or sabre, but not drawn. Salute when you meet an officer. Salute before you speak to an officer. Salute when you have finished speaking to an officer. Observe the same rules when an officer speaks to you. After receiving an order from an officer your salute means that you understand the order. Don
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12.
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20. An enlisted man, unless required to do so, will not go to his Battalion Commander
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| Title | Third Regiment Infantry - July 31, 1915 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Third Regiment Infantry. 31 July 1915. Charles L. Leeper Papers. Museum of Missouri Military History, Jefferson City, Missouri. |
| Description | Pamphlet issued July 31, 1915 to the Third Infantry Regiment of the Missouri National Guard outlining military courtesy. This pamphlet explains the courtesy of saluting officers, when to salute, when to stand at attention, and the proper etiquette in playing The Star Spangled Banner. |
| Subject LCSH | Missouri. National Guard; Military courtesy |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Museum of Missouri Military History |
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| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | 1915/07/31 |
| Language | English |