Section 79(1) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(1)The President shall be received on board any of Indian Naval Ships or on arrival at naval establishments by a Guard of Honour commanded by a Lieutenant Commander or a Lieutenant, the officers saluting, the bugles sounding the "alert", with arms presented, and the band playing the National Anthem. If the band is not available, the bugles shall sound the General Salute.
