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Figure 4-10.—Removal of the casket from the caisson by the casket bearer detail at Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, Virginia.
fires three volleys; then, they assume the
position of “Present, ARMS” on the command of
the noncommissioned officer or petty officer in
charge. They remain in this position until the
conclusion of Taps, which is sounded by the
bugler immediately after the last volley. The
entire escort is then brought to order.
The body bearers box the flag; the senior
body bearer gives it to the chaplain or
commanding officer who presents it to the next
of kin, or a representative of the family.
After the presentation of the flag, the band
and escort are put in march by the escort
commander. When retiring from the vicinity of
the gravesite, care should be exercised not to
detract from the solemnity of the occasion.
It should be remembered that there are some
differences among the chapel services conducted for
full honor funerals, simple honor funerals, and
dependent funerals. These differences are specified
in Chapter 4, NAVPERS 15956B, Naval Funerals
and NAVPERS 15555, Navy Military Funerals. A
chapel service is appropriate and may be used for
all full honor, simple honor, and dependent funerals
.
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