Section 102 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
102. Naval Personal Salute.
(1)The Naval Salute shall be made by bringing up the right hand to the cap, hat or helmet naturally and smartly, but not hurriedly, with the thumb and fingers straight and close together, elbow in line with the shoulder, hand and forearm in line, the thumb being in line with the outer edge of the right eyebrow, with the palm of the hand turned to the left.(2)When passing an officer, the salute shall be commenced just before meeting, and continued until well past the officer, the person saluting looking towards him at the same time:(3)Every officer shall return a salute made to him; a salute made to two or more officers shall be returned by the senior officer only.(4)A naval salute shall be made on all occasions with the right hand only.(5)In plain clothes the salute shall be made by raising the hat or cap.
