From the side it is very interesting to observe the performance of the military greeting ritual. Without it, the armies of many states are not today conceived. Naturally, the implementation of military greetings is strictly regulated. It may also vary depending on the situation. We will deal specifically with this military ritual in an article using the example of the Russian army.
What is it?
A military greeting is one of the incarnations of comradely unity of servicemen of a certain state, evidence of their mutual respect for each other, a manifestation of good manners and courtesy.
When overtaking, meeting for the military, it is imperative that the military greeting is carried out strictly according to the rules established by the combatant charter of the Russian Armed Forces. At the same time, the junior in rank, subordinates first greet the bosses, senior in rank. If the servicemen are in equal ranks, then the most educated is the first to salute.
Tribute
For Russian servicemen, the implementation of a military greeting is imperative to pay respect:
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Mass graves of servicemen who gave their lives for their homeland.
- The national flag of Russia.
- Battle banner of its military unit. As well as the Navy flag upon arrival / departure on the ship.
- Funeral processions, which are accompanied by military units.
In the ranks
When in service, military greetings for units and subunits are mandatory in such cases:
- Greetings from the President of the Russian Federation.
- Greetings from Russian Marshals, Army Generals, Colonel Generals and Fleet Admirals and Admirals.
- Greetings from all direct superiors, as well as persons appointed to lead the inspections (inspections) of this military unit.
- Greetings from those who showed up at the military unit to present the Battle Banner and / or state awards.
How are military greetings in formation in front of these individuals? The following algorithm is observed:
- The senior serviceman says the following: "At attention! Equalization to the right (in the middle, to the left)!".
- Then he meets the above-mentioned persons and reports to them (for example): "Comrade Colonel General, the 50th Tank Regiment has been built for the regimental general verification. Commander of the regiment, Colonel Ivanov."
If a military unit is being built with the State flag or the Battle banner (combat drill, parade, swearing in), then the report should mention the full name of the military unit (military unit), as well as list the orders and honorary awards assigned to it.
In move
Fulfillment of military greeting in the movement is necessary when the military units meet with each other. It is also performed, paying tribute to:
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Mass graves of servicemen who gave their lives for the Fatherland.
- State Russian flag.
- The battle banner of its own military unit.
- Naval flag on a ship during its descent and ascent.
- Funeral processions that are accompanied by military units.
In formation on the spot
Now about the implementation of military greetings in the ranks on the spot. It is necessary in the following cases:
- Greetings from the President of the Russian Federation.
- Greetings from the chairman of the Russian government.
- Greetings from the Minister of Defense.
When performing a military greeting on the spot, the orchestra performs the State Russian Anthem, as well as the song "Oncoming March."
If the military unit welcomes its direct superior, as well as persons sent to check this military unit, who arrived to present the state award or combat knowledge, then the musicians play only the “Counter March”.
Out of order
We continue to analyze the military greeting and the order of its implementation. When they are out of order (for example, while completing missions or in their free time from this activity), military personnel welcome their direct superiors on "Keep quiet" or "Stand quietly."
At headquarters, only direct management will be welcomed, as well as persons designated to inspect the unit.
At meetings, out-of-class classes, where only officers are present, Comrades Officers are used to greet commanders.
"At peace, " "Comrade officers, " "Stand at attention, " says the eldest of the commanders present or the one of the military personnel who was the first to see the superior commander.
Further instruction implies the following:
- According to this command, all those present must stand up and turn in the direction of the arrived chief, commander.
- Military personnel take a stand. With the existing headgear, they raise their right hand to it.
- The eldest of all those present is required to approach the commander and voice the report.
- Having accepted the report, the commander (military serviceman-chief) submits one of two teams: "Comrade officers" or "Freely."
- The soldier who submitted the report should repeat this command to all those present.
- Further, the military personnel take the command "Free". A hand is removed from the headgear.
- The military personnel act further on the command of the arriving commander.
Performance of the National Anthem
When playing the National Anthem, the following orders are introduced:
- Soldiers who are in the ranks must take a combat stance without a command. In this case, the commander from the platoon (and above) must also put his hand to the headgear.
- If the servicemen are out of order, they should take a combat stance at the sounds of the anthem. With the headdress on, you need to put a hand to it.
Special cases
Consider also the special cases characteristic of the Russian army:
- The commands "Get up. At attention" and "At attention", as well as a report to the chief, the commander are voiced upon his first visit to a specific military unit or unit.
- “Quietly” is given to the commander of a warship each time he arrives on the ship, as well as leaves it.
- In the presence of the senior in command, the teams for military salutes are not served to the junior chief. A report to him in this case is not made either.
- In the case of all kinds of classes, "Attention", "Comrade officers", "Get up. Attention" are spoken at the beginning and at the end of these activities.
- Commands "Get up. Attention", "Comrade officers", "Attention" before a report to a senior soldier, the commander is given only in one case - when other soldiers are present. If the speaker is only one, he simply voices the report to the commander.
- Fulfillment of a military greeting without weapons on the spot is not necessary when holding conferences, celebrations in the military unit, as well as when the unit visits concerts, performances, and cultural events.
- When contacting the chief or senior in rank with other servicemen, the following is observed: they (the exception here is only sick, wounded) do combatant stance. They pronounce their position, as well as their rank and surname.
- When shaking hands, the senior in rank gives the hand first. If he is wearing gloves, he first removes this accessory from his right hand. Soldiers without caps, hats should accompany the greeting with a tilt of the head.
- To the greeting of the commander, the senior in rank, "Hello comrades, " all military personnel (both in the ranks and outside of him) are obliged to answer: "We wish you good health." “Comrade” and the rank of commander are added (without prefixes such as “justice”, “medical service”).
- If the commander, the senior in the rank, says goodbye (“Goodbye, comrades”), then all the servicemen present answer him “Goodbye”. Also added "comrade" + title without prefixes.
- If the commander thanks or congratulates the serviceman in the service order, the latter answers "I serve Russia."
- If the commander congratulates the military unit, which is in the ranks, it responds to him with three long “Hurray”. If he thanks the military, then they respond "We serve Russia."
