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How does a man wearing a hat but not in a uniform salute the flag?
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Originally, you are only legally allowed to salute a flag while in uniform. All others should remove their hats and stand at attention or place their right hand over their heart. However, the US Congress in Public Law 110-417 (2009 Defense Authorization Act) builds on the 2008 Defense Authorization Act and authorizes veterans and troops not in uniform to render a hand salute during the playing of the national anthem and during the raising, lowering or passing of the US Flag. Civilians still stand at attention with hand over heart.
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Is it proper for Boy Scouts to salute the flag of the United States?
Yes, three fingers; but only salute when you are in uniform, if you are out of uniform, simply place your right hand over your heart. If you are in uniform, and wearing a hat, the salute should go at the brim of the right side of your hat. If you are not wearing a hat your hand should be right at the eye brow.
Is saluting a stationary American flag proper?
It depends on how you define "proper", in this case. Situation dictates. No regulation from any branch (that I've found) requires you to salute a stationary flag as you pass it by yourself. I doubt you'll catch much flak for doing so, however, as it's still a sign of respect. Extra salutes are rarely penalized, unless you salute a living enlisted service member (saluting them disrespects the officers to whom the salute is actually owed), and even then it's usually a very light reprimand. Cased flags are not saluted. This includes folded flags. Small flags carried individually (like cheap parade flags) are not saluted. Flags inappropriately displayed (as clothing, etc.) are not saluted - though you may want to inform anyone who displays them that way of the disrespect they are inadvertently showing the flag. If it is being raised or lowered, salute. If it passes by you in a color guard, salute. If Colors, Reveille, TAPS, or the National Anthem is being played, salute. If you are leading a formation, salute within 6-30 paces, and cut the salute when you are 6 paces past it. If you are passing in review, you may be told to command your formation to do the same, depending on your area of service. If in ceremony, the ceremony will dictate when you salute the flag. If you are in a formation, you do not salute until commanded (or in an open ranks inspection, in which case you salute your inspector when outdoors). Most services do not have you salute when you are not wearing a cover (hat), unless out of uniform, and then you give the civilian salute (hand over heart). You can, per the new regulation, give a military hand salute out of uniform now if you wish, but you may get asked about it. Rifle salutes follow the same procedure. You'll always be told when a gun salute is appropriate. Finally, just remember this, especially when it comes to the American flag: When in doubt, salute. You'll rarely get in any trouble for saluting at the wrong time (and if you do it will only be a verbal reprimand), but you WILL get in trouble for failing to salute at the right time (Up to and including being penalized for violating UCMJ Article 89, if you're military).
How do you respect our national emblems and symbols of Trinidad and Tobago?
; When the flag is passing in a parade or review or is being hoisted or lowered, all persons should face the flag, stand at attention, and salute. Those in uniform should render the military salute. Men not in uniform should remove the hat with the right hand and hold the hat at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men without hats and women should place the right hand over the heart. Aliens should stand at attention. A viewer should salute the flag in a parade at the moment it passes him.
Do you salute during the 21 gun and taps?
Only if you are current or retired military. Otherwise, remove your hat (if wearing one) and place your right hand over your heart.
What an example of army custom?
Reveille:Reveille signals the beginning of the official duty day and plays daily.Retreat:Retreat signals the end of the official duty day and plays daily.What to do when Reveille is played:When outdoors and in uniform while Reveille is playing, stop, face the flag or the direction of the music, if no flag is visible, and stand at parade rest. Snap to attention and salute at the first note of To the Colors or the National Athem; hold the salute until the last note of the music stops. When outdoors and not in uniform, stand at parade rest until the last note of the music stops.What to do when Retreat is played:When outdoors and in uniform while Retreat is playing, stop, face the flag or the direction of music, if no flag is visible, and stand at parade rest. Snap to attention and salute at the first note of the National Anthem; hold the salute until last note of music stops. If outdoors and not in uniform, stand at parade rest until the last note of the music stops.What to do in a vehicle during Reveille and Retreat:When Reveille or Retreat plays, move to the side of the road and stop the vehicle. All occupants should sit quietly until the last note of the music has played.What to do when outside in physical training gear during Reveille or Retreat:When outside during Reveille or Retreat in PT gear, follow the same protocol as if not in uniform. Stand at parade rest facing the direction of the music, if no flag is visible, until the last not plays. NOTE: If you are taking a PT test while Reveille or Retreat plays, do not stop. Continue with your test as normal.What to do inside at an event:If you are inside at an event and in uniform, stand up, face the flag and stand at attention. If there is no flag present, face the direction of the music; do not salute unless in a formation. If you're inside and not in uniform, stand at attention with your right hand over your heart. If you're in civilian attire and wearing a hat, remove it with your right hand and hold it at the left shoulder with the hand over the heart. NOTE: Some indoor ceremonies are treated as outdoor events. Personnel in uniform will wear their headgear and render the appropriate customs and courtesies they would for an outside function.
What is an army custom examples?
Reveille:Reveille signals the beginning of the official duty day and plays daily.Retreat:Retreat signals the end of the official duty day and plays daily.What to do when Reveille is played:When outdoors and in uniform while Reveille is playing, stop, face the flag or the direction of the music, if no flag is visible, and stand at parade rest. Snap to attention and salute at the first note of To the Colors or the National Athem; hold the salute until the last note of the music stops. When outdoors and not in uniform, stand at parade rest until the last note of the music stops.What to do when Retreat is played:When outdoors and in uniform while Retreat is playing, stop, face the flag or the direction of music, if no flag is visible, and stand at parade rest. Snap to attention and salute at the first note of the National Anthem; hold the salute until last note of music stops. If outdoors and not in uniform, stand at parade rest until the last note of the music stops.What to do in a vehicle during Reveille and Retreat:When Reveille or Retreat plays, move to the side of the road and stop the vehicle. All occupants should sit quietly until the last note of the music has played.What to do when outside in physical training gear during Reveille or Retreat:When outside during Reveille or Retreat in PT gear, follow the same protocol as if not in uniform. Stand at parade rest facing the direction of the music, if no flag is visible, until the last not plays. NOTE: If you are taking a PT test while Reveille or Retreat plays, do not stop. Continue with your test as normal.What to do inside at an event:If you are inside at an event and in uniform, stand up, face the flag and stand at attention. If there is no flag present, face the direction of the music; do not salute unless in a formation. If you're inside and not in uniform, stand at attention with your right hand over your heart. If you're in civilian attire and wearing a hat, remove it with your right hand and hold it at the left shoulder with the hand over the heart. NOTE: Some indoor ceremonies are treated as outdoor events. Personnel in uniform will wear their headgear and render the appropriate customs and courtesies they would for an outside function.
What movie featurend an astronaut wearing a cowboy hat?
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Where did the modern Western military salute come from?
The modern western military salute evolved from the practice of raising ones hat. The salute is used as a symbolic gesture.
What is an example of an army custome?
Arrive to scheduled activities ten minutes prior
In which film is Fred Astaire wearing top hat and tails?
The film in which Fred Astaire is wearing a top hat and tails is "Top Hat".
What color was Robert E. Lees hat?
His Confederate uniform hat was grey.
What type of hat was Crockett famous for wearing?
Raccoon hat
