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AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
HEADQUARTERS, DISTRICT OF PARIS ©
MEMORANDUM NO, 123.
There is republished for the information and guidance of of-
ficers, other ranks and militarized civilians the following pertinent
orders and regulations on saluting, military courtesies and uniform:
SALUTES AND COURTESIS5S
Par. 6, dA. hk, £06. “Asa rule, juniors will give way to seniors,
nnd at all times, juniors will show deference to their seniors and
will not ignore their presence. These rules will apply whether in
vehicles, on horseback or on foot. In accompanying oflicers, juniors
will walk or ride on the left of their seniors, unless there be special
reasons to the contrary.’’
Par. 5, G. O. 23, A. E. I'., 1917. “he importance of saluting
has never been properly impressed upon our officers and men. Lvery
soldier should have carefully explained to him the meaning of the
salute and the importance of properly saluting, especially oflicers
of the Allied Armies. This also applies to field clerks and civilian
employes in uniform. Officers will be most punetilious about
saluting superiors and returning the salutes of enlisted men.’’
Par. 2, G. O. 105, A. EB. I., 1918. “The following is prescribed
in connection with saluting in publie places, public conveyances,
ete., referred to in sub-paragraph 3 of Paragraph 384, Army Regu-
lations:
“(a) An officer or soldier entering or leaving a public place or
conveyance where a superior oflicer is present Will salute at the
entrance or when passing the superior. If the latter is seated he
will acknowledge the salute by inclining the head.
“(b) An officer or soldier seated in public places or conveyances
will not rise on the entrance or passing of a superior officer, unless
xddressed by him.
‘“(c) In public places where there is a general circulation, such .
as railroad stations, large stores, or hotel lobbies, salutes will be
rendered in the sume manner as out of doors.’’
Section 1, G. O. 184, A. E. F., 1918. “The salute is an act of
mutual courtesy between military men. It is a privilege as well as
a duty. The method of returning as of rendering it is the external
mark of the soldierly spirit. The following indications are given
as to what constitutes a smart salute aecording to our regulations |
and customs:
“To salute correctly do four things:
“1. Turn the head and look smartly at the person saluted.
“2. At the same time raise the hand smartly to the headgear.
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