"5. A man in formation shall not salute when directly addressed, but shall come to attention if at rest or at ease. (C.A.R. No. 50, Jan. 8, 1917). (2143705 D--A.G.O.)
"384. (Changed by C.A.R. No. 33, W. D., 1915). Substitute the following: 1. Saluting distance is that within which recognition is easy. In general, it does not exceed 30 paces.
"2. When an officer entitled to the salute passes in rear of a body of troops it is brought to attention while he is opposite the post of the commander.
"3. In public conveyances, such as railway trains and street cars, and in public places, such as theatres, honors and personal salutes may be omitted when palpably inappropriate or apt to disturb or annoy civilians present. (C.A.R. No. 50, Jan. 8, 1917)."
5. Cadet officers (captains and lieutenants) will be accorded the prescribed courtesies when in uniform. Non-commissioned officers (sergeants and corporals) are not saluted, except as prescribed in paragraph 172, Infantry Drill Regulations, and when making reports to the sergeant-major or acting sergeant-major at ceremonies such as guard mounting (paragraph 351, Manual of Interior Guard Duty, U. S. Army, 1914) or other formation where the non-commissioned officer receives reports for the officer in charge. All cadets, however, should stand at attention when addressed by, or addressing, a non-commissioned officer in the discharge of his duties.
For rules governing salutes see "Honors and Salutes," paragraph 758-765, Infantry Drill Regulations.
Failure to observe the prescribed rules will not be excused on the ground of ignorance.
6. The President of Harvard University will receive all the courtesies prescribed for instructors.
7. The Governor of the Commonwealth, officers of the Army and Navy, National Guard and Reserve Officers when in uniform, and foreign officers, will be accorded the same honors and courtesies.
8. Special stress is laid upon the necessity of strictly observing the following extracts from the Army Regulations:
"I. All persons in the military service are required to obey strictly and to execute promptly the lawful orders of their superiors."
"IV. Courtesy among military men is indispensable to discipline; respect to superiors will not be confined to obedience on duty, but will be extended on all occasions."
Discipline and training tend toward efficient organization, and all three are cardinal factors of military efficiency, and it is fitting that those who now aspire to become officers should early acquire those prerequisite qualities so essential to the officer and the soldier.
The Commandant on several occasions has noted a failure to observe the little military amenities.
9. The attention of all cadets is called to the fact that every official notice is duly posted upon the bulletin boards of the Department of Military Science and Tactics in the basement of University Hall, south entrance, which show all assignments and details, the schedule of training, etc., and in consequence there is no excuse for cadets failing to inform themselves of the current instructions. Further information can be obtained by applying at the Headquarters Office.
10. This memorandum will be published at the first assembly of each company immediately following its receipt, for the information and guidance of all concerned. C. CORDIER, Captain, U. S. Army, Commandant. June 6, 1917.
Memorandum:
11. The following transfers of cadets are made effective this date: