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8th June 09, 04:22 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by thescot
Also, I wish to note that when a Marine, sailor, or soldier is laid to rest with military honors, the detail will fire three rounds (in unison) in salute. That is not a 21-gun salute as some think.
The three rounds fired in unison is supposed to be fired by SEVEN members of the detail, thus a 21 gun salute. If there are only six riflemen and they only fire three rounds, then someone is missing. I'm not sure which regulation covers this, but I will be sure to look it up.
After reading FM 3-21.5 Chapter 14, formerly known as FM 22-5 Drill and Ceremony, I stand corrected. The firing party will consist of no less than five members and no more than eight and will fire only three rounds. I had always thought that there were seven members representing the 21 gun salute. My mistake, I apologize.
Last edited by Drillagent; 8th June 09 at 04:52 PM.
Reason: I was wrong
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