1.   Giving the general salute to the inappropriate rank is not a state offence, but as a matter of etiquette they have impinged upon military discipline.

2.   Nevertheless, these days there are units mounting the general salute to officers of lower ranks.

3.   Similarly, with the general salute and the royal salute.

4.   Chretien inspected the ranks of the honour guard before being given a general salute.