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The order of precedence for the religions of State Salute while the Regimental Colours
are based on their founding dates and has will be lowered (dip) for General Salutes.
been endorsed by the Inter-Religious The Colours being allowed to fly free is
Organisation, Singapore. known as “Let Fly” and is also a form of
compliments. The Ensign of the Colours will
COMPLIMENTS AND SALUTES “Let Fly” the Colours for the followings
occasions:

1. During the inspection of the troops on
Guard of Honour or troops on parade.

2. When Colours march past the Reviewing
Officer

3. When Colours are trooping during the
Colours are always accorded the highest Trooping of Colours
honours and compliments. When Colours are
uncased, the Colours Party are not to pay
compliments except to those entitled to the 4. When Colours are marching on or
compliment of having the Colours dipped or marching off the parade, while the troops
“let fly”. Individuals are always to salute the are in the “Present Arms” position.
uncased Colours when passing or being
passed by it.
5. When Guard of Honour or troops paying

compliments to an Officer who is not
LOWERING COLOURS – SALUTES
entitled the dipping of Colours, the Ensign
will “let fly” the Colours.

POINT OF WAR

The name “Point of War” appears to date back
at least to the mid-seventeenth century when
the “Points of Warre” referred to the various
beats used to signal commands to the troops.

In the book, Complete Body of the Art
The custom of lowering the Colours is of Military, published in 1650, these are given as
ancient origin and is regarded as saluting in a “The Call”, “The Troop”, “The Preparative”,
most respectful manner with the highest “The Battle or Charge”, “The Retreat”, “The
honors. As adapted from the Queen’s March”, “The Reveille” and “The Tattoo”.
Regulation, the State Colours will only be
lowered (dip) for the Royal Salute and Head When Colours were taken into battle, they
were usually positioned in the centre of the
battle line, which was normally the place