18 MANUAL FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 



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 durirg 

 the playing of the National Anthem of the United States shall 

 be shov.n toward the national anthem of any other country 

 when played upon official occasions. 



917. Officers and enlisted men passing the uncased color will 

 render honors as follows : If in uniform, they will salute as 

 required by subparagraph (5), paragraph 750; if in civilian 

 dress and covered, they will uncover, holding the headdress op- 

 posite the left shoulder with the right hand ; if uncovered, they 

 will salute with the right-hand salute. 



The national flag belonging to dismounted organizations is 

 called a color ; to mounted organizations, a standard. An un- 

 cased color is one that is not in its waterproof cover. 



Privates do not salute noncommissioned officers. Prisoners 

 are not permitted to salute; they merely come to attention if 

 not actually at work. The playing of the National Anthem as 

 a part of a medley is prohibited in the military service. 



Section 8. Courtesies in conversation. 



In speaking to an officer, always stand at attention and use 

 the word " Sir." Examples : 



" Sir, Private Brown, Company B, reports as orderly." 



" Sir, the first sergeant directed me to report to the captain." 



(Question by an officer:) "To what company do you be- 

 long? " 



(Answer:) "Company H, sir." 



(Question by an officer :) " Has first call for drill sounded? " 



(Answer:) "No, sir;" or "Yes, sir; it sounded about five 

 minutes ago." 



(Question by an officer:) "Can you tell me, please, where 

 Major Smith's tent is? " 



(Answer :) " Yes, sir; I'll take you to it." 



Use the third person in speaking to an officer. Examples: 



" Does the Lieutenant wish," etc. 



" Did the Captain send for me? " 



