(A) Saluting to the front.
Caution.—Salute, by numbers.
| One. | On the word One, bring the right hand smartly, with a circular motion, to the head, palm to the front, fingers extended, point of the forefinger one inch above the right eye, thumb close to the forefinger; elbow in line, and nearly square, with the shoulder. |
| Two. | On the word Two, cut away the arm smartly to the side. |
Caution.—Salute, judging the time.
| Salute. | On the word Salute, go through the motions as in One, and after a pause, equal to two paces in quick time, cut away the arm as in Two. |
(B) Saluting to the side.
Cautions.—Right (or Left) hand salute.
The salute will always be with the hand further from the person saluted.
The procedure will be as described in (A), except that as the hand is brought to the salute, the head will be turned towards the person saluted.
Recruits should be practised in marching two or three together, saluting points being placed on either side. When several men are together, the man nearest to the point will give the time.