There will be a test!
The "finger" to the tip of the hat.
Thu, 09/11/2008 - 7:39pm
Powder Monkey
When my father was 70 he gave my daughter her first salute on her commissioning day. His salute to her was so perfect.I knew then what I saw was my father as a young Corporal in the USMC so many years ago. To have her grandfather give her the first salute as a Marine Lieutenant was her dream. It is inspiring to see first hand. AAAHH Marines in their dress blues..wait I am getting off the subject...sorry....carry on..
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We were born to shine …All of us here
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Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:04pm
Not Banned
When my father was 70 he gave my daughter her first salute on her commissioning day. His salute to her was so perfect.I knew then what I saw was my father as a young Corporal in the USMC so many years ago. To have her grandfather give her the first salute as a Marine Lieutenant was her dream. It is inspiring to see first hand. AAAHH Marines in their dress blues..wait I am getting off the subject...sorry....carry on..
No your right on target, A proper saulte.
Today I saw (on TV) too many people (police, fire, & elected officals) who were sloppy with the hand salute. Maybe no one ever showed them how to hold your hand and arm in giving a salute.
My other peeve is the people who place their hand over their heart, can't make it up to the breast pocket. The hand ends up around the stomach. Again maybe no one took the time to correct them. I thought this thread could help show how to give a proper salute.
Just a little something something for Patriot Day. Helping out another person on or around 9-11
Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:33pm
Straight
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty, to God, and my country
To obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Giggity
Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:37pm
Straight
- A Scout is Trustworthy.
- A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
- A Scout is Loyal.
- A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
- A Scout is Helpful.
- A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
- A Scout is Friendly.
- A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.
- A Scout is Courteous.
- A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
- A Scout is Kind.
- A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.
- A Scout is Obedient.
- A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.
- A Scout is Cheerful.
- A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
- A Scout is Thrifty.
- A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
- A Scout is Brave.
- A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
- A Scout is Clean.
- A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.
- A Scout is Reverent.
- A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
A Scout WILL grow up to be a great American.
Giggity
Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:38pm
Straight
Sorry off topic, just reminising a little bit.
I can't wait till I have a son so I can be a scout again, haha.
Giggity
4-11. In saluting, turn your head and eyes toward the person or flag you
are saluting. Bring your hand up to the correct position .
Just touching bill of your hat, in one, smart
motion without any preparatory movement.
Your hand, from the finger tip to your wrist to your elbow. Will be perfectly straight.
DO NOT cup your hand. DO NOT tuck your thumb.
When dropping the salute, bring your hand directly down to its natural position at your side, without
slapping your leg or moving your hand out to the side. Any flourish in the
salute is improper.
4-12. The proper way to salute when without
headgear is to raise your right hand until the tip of your forefinger touches
the outer edge of your right eyebrow (just above and to the right of your
right eye). When wearing headgear, the forefinger touches the headgear
slightly above and to the right of your right eye. Your fingers are together,
straight, and your thumb snug along the hand in line with the fingers. Your
hand, wrist, and forearm are straight, forming a straight line from your
elbow to your fingertips. Your upper arm (elbow to shoulder) is horizontal to
the ground.
I thought this information was important Not only today,9-11 but in the future, "IF" you are ever asked to render a hand salute. You can perform as sharp as a silent drill team member, at Arlington Cemetery
In the world with so many cameras one mistake could be recorded for a life time.