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Are military personnel required to salute Medal of Honor recipients?
Deb
There is NO law or regulation that says they have to salute. There are strongly encouraged to salute a recipient out of respect and most likely get their butt kicked if they don't, but they are not obligated to salute.
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Who gets saluted in the armed forces?
Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers are saluted by all enlisted personnel. Commissioned Officers of subordinate rank are required to salute other Commissioned Officers of higher rank. All military personnel are required to salute recipients of the medal of honor regardless of rank.
Do you salute civil air patrol officers?
Military personnel are not required to render a salute to CAP personnel, but they are not restricted from doing so if they desire.
Should the first lady salute the flag?
Only military and law enforcement personnel, in uniform, are required to salute.
Do you render a salute to an officer in civilians?
Military personnel in uniform are required to salute those entitled by grade or status to receive a salute. Exceptions are when it is not practical or may cause security concerns. Normally, saluting is not required when either the senior or subordinate is wearing civilian clothing.
Are military personnel in uniform required to say the pledge of allegiance?
Uniform military are not required to say the pledge of allegiance. They are required to stand at attention and (if outdoors) salute. Uniformed military may choose to recite the pledge if they are in a mostly civilian group and not participating in any formation or ceremony, but even still it is not required.
Who has to salute a Medal of Honor winner?
I have read, but do not know for certain, that the president and all armed forces members do salute Medal of Honor recipients. However, there is no documented requirement for this gesture. We must distinguish between regulation and tradition here. There is no written military regulation that requires a senior officer to ever salute a junior officer or an enlisted man first, regardless of what award the junior holds. However it has been a long standing military tradition to render a salute first (or at least simultaneously) to a Medal of Honor recipient. When doing so, the senior officer is not technically saluting the man, but the award, in the same way that military personnel saluting a color guard are saluting the US flag and not the flag bearer. I hope this clarifies things.
Does a purple heart recipient have a gun salute at his funeral?
Whether a purple heart recipient receives a gun salute at their funeral depends on the specific military honors requested by the family and the military regulations of the country in question. Generally, purple heart recipients are eligible for military funeral honors, which may include a gun salute. However, the exact details will vary and are subject to the family's preferences and military protocols in place. It is recommended to consult with the relevant military authorities for accurate and specific information.
Should the President return a military salute?
It is appropriate for the President to retun a salute from a service member. However, since he makes the rules, it is his choice. Since the Commander in Chief is the highest ranking person, he does not initiate a salute. However, some presidents have initiated a salute to those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Does a corporal salute another corporal in the US army?
No. Enlisted personnel typically aren't saluted, except under special circumstances (e.g., when being reported to, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, etc.)
Have military personnel neglected to salute President Obama?
No, there is no credible evidence of this. And if a member of the military ever refused to salute the commander in chief, that person would be in serious trouble. Most surveys show that President Obama is quite popular with most of the troops, but certainly, there are some who didn't vote for him. However, partisanship does not matter-- discipline does. In the military, you are saluting because it's required that the president (whoever he may be) is given respect. Some partisan websites have suggested that the troops won't salute President Obama, but this is false: as many photo and videos show, the troops do in fact salute him, since he is their commander in chief.
Why did the Nazi have a salute?
Its just military practice. Most if not all military have a salute.
Who does the president salute first?
The President may (at his discretion) salute anyone he likes, although this is normally reserved for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
