What is the command for a salute?

• A. At Attention
• B. Present Arms
• C. Raise Your Hand
• D. Salute

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a formal salute is started by a specific drill command. The correct command to initiate a ceremonial salute is Present Arms. When you’re in the proper stance (usually At Attention), issuing Present Arms tells you to raise the right hand to the temple in a precise, controlled gesture and hold the position until the salute is finished. The other options don’t initiate the gesture: At Attention is just the standing posture; Raise Your Hand isn’t a standard drill command; Salute isn’t the official command used to begin the salute. Present Arms is the traditional, recognized phrase that triggers the salute.