Salute

Salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organizations and civilians also use salutes.

Types of salutes

There are several different types of salutes, including the hand salute, the rifle salute, the saber salute, and the flag salute. Each of these salutes has its own specific rules and traditions.

Hand salute

The hand salute is the most common type of salute and is often used in the military. It involves raising the right hand to the brim of the hat or the forehead. In some countries, such as the United States, the palm is facing down, while in others, like the United Kingdom, the palm is facing out.

Rifle salute

The rifle salute is a salute performed with a rifle. It is often used in military funerals and ceremonies. The most common form of rifle salute is the three-volley salute, where three rounds are fired in quick succession.

Saber salute

The saber salute is a salute performed with a saber or sword. It is often used in cavalry units and in formal military ceremonies.

Flag salute

The flag salute is a salute performed in the presence of a national flag. The specifics of the salute can vary depending on the country and the situation.

History

The salute has a long history and has been used in various forms by many different cultures. The modern military salute is believed to have originated in medieval Europe, where knights would raise their visors to show their faces as a sign of respect.

See also

• Military courtesy
• Greeting
• Bow (gesture)
• Wai (gesture)
• Namaste

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