During the passage of the colors, when is the hand salute rendered?

• A. Six paces before and six paces after
• B. Six paces after the color passes
• C. When the color stops
• D. Immediately at the passing of the color

Answer: (A)

During a pass in review, the salute is timed to accompany the color as it moves past you. You raise the hand in salute before the color reaches your position and hold it until after the color has passed, then lower it and resume the stance. This keeps the gesture continuous with the color’s movement and shows proper respect throughout the passage.