Which movement during drill brings the weapon to a salute?

• A. Parade rest
• B. Present arms
• C. Order arms
• D. Shoulder arms

Answer: (B)

In drill, the gesture that signals a salute is called presenting arms. When you bring the rifle to present arms, you lift it into a position in front of you so the muzzle is facing the person or flag you’re saluting and your hands position the rifle for that formal acknowledgment. This specific movement is reserved for salutes and shows respect in a ceremonial or formal moment. Other postures serve different purposes: parade rest is a relaxed stance with hands behind the back; order arms is the standard carry at attention along the body; shoulder arms is a different carrying position across the body. None of those are used to render a salute, so this action is the one that brings the weapon to the salute.