he time for
challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow
no one to pass without proper authority." (Guard Manual.)

SALUTING

Saluting distance is that within which recognition is easy. In general
it does not exceed thirty paces.

A junior, who is mounted, dismounts before addressing a senior who is
dismounted. If the senior is mounted the junior does not dismount when
addressing him.

A junior officer walks or rides on the left of his senior.

National Anthem. Whenever the National Anthem is played at any
place when persons belonging to the military service are present
all officers and enlisted men not in formation should stand at
attention facing toward the music (except at retreat, when they
should face toward the flag). If in uniform, covered, they shall
salute at the first note of the anthem, retaining the position of
salute until the last note of the anthem. If uncovered, stand at
attention but do not salute. If not in uniform and covered they
shall uncover at the first note of the anthem, holding the
headdress opposite the left shoulder and so remain until its close,
except that in inclement weather the headdress may be slightly
raised.

The same rules apply when to the color or to the standard is
sounded as when the National Anthem is played.

When played by an Army band, the National Anthem shall be played
through without repetition of any part not required to be repeated
to make it complete.

The same marks of respect prescribed for observance during the
playing of the National Anthem of the United States shall be shown
toward the national anthem of any other country when played upon
official occasions.

Colors or Standards. Colors are the national and regimental flags of
foot troops. Standards are the national and regimental flags of cavalry
or field artillery. When passing colors or standards, uncased (not in a
waterproof case), the prescribed salute must always be rendered. By the
prescribed salute is meant, if unarmed or armed with a saber which is
sheathed, the "hand salute"; if armed with a drawn saber, the "present
saber". If you, wearing civilian dress, pass them, uncover and hold the
headdress opposite the left shoulder with the right hand.

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