The flag to be unfurled should be carefully tied up by some body who knows the proper knot, the rope to be pulled should be distinctively marked, as pulling the wrong rope or pulling both the ropes is likely to end up in confusion.

If there is a VIP who has been invited to unfurl the flag, he may be briefed regarding the correct procedure; an assistance may remain present to help in case the flag is not broken at the first attempt; but theunfurling must be done by the VIP.

National Anthem will played as soon as the flag is unfurled amd everyone including the VIP will give the salute to the flag and the National Anthem if wearing the headgear, and stand at attention if not. Uniformed troops and their officers with arms or swords, as the case may be,will pay compliments as laid down. The National Anthem will generally be played by a police or a services band. In case it is a snug the VIP and the audience may join. On no account should the Gramaphone Records of National Anthem be played at ceremonial functions.

Civilian officers both ladies and gentlemen required to take salutes at parades by uniformed formations or at guards of honour, will return the compliments as follows:

When wearing Indian Head-dress or none at all, by raising the right hand to the forehead with the fingres slightly inclined, the obverse of the palm facing the right eye, and the reverse outwards.

When wearing European heads-dress, by raising the hat with the right hand.
 
In both the above ways, the hand or hat should be lowered only after the troops have marched past, or after each group has marched past, where there are more than one.

While receiving a salute from an officer who is carrying a sword do not attempt to shake hands with him for obvious reasons, as he will be carrying the sword in his right hand.

If inspection of the parade has to be done, only the front rank will be inspected and avoid the use of geeps or other conveyance unless it is a very large parade. Parade is usually inspected by uniformed officers in slow march while the band plays appropriate tune. Parade commander will also walk in slow march. Civilian officers or VIP's, however need not walk in slow march but they should take slow and measured steps so that the parade commander and uniformed officer can keep in pace with him.

Do not make long speeches, especially when men are facing the sun or have been standing too long of weather is inclement.
 

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