In the passing honors sequence, what is the signal for a hand salute by junior and senior?

• A. One whistle
• B. Two whistles
• C. Three whistles
• D. No whistles

Answer: (B)

In this signaling system, actions are coordinated by specific whistle counts so everyone moves together without words. For the moment when the junior and the senior render a hand salute, two whistles are used. That two-whistle cue creates a clear, unmistakable signal that this ceremonial salute is happening, helping both people perform the salute in unison and then resume their positions smoothly.

Two whistles is chosen for this particular action to keep it distinct from other cues in the sequence; a single whistle or three whistles would signal different movements, and no whistles would not signal the salute at all. When the cue is given, both the junior and the senior execute the salute, hold it for the prescribed moment, and then continue with the ceremony.