The hand salute is rendered when greeting a superior officer, when reporting to a superior, to the national colors when passing, at reveille and retreat, and at the playing of the national anthem.
It depends who you are.
A soldier who is physically unable to salute with his or her right hand may render a salute with the left hand.
Yes, you should render the salute during the "Sounding of Honors". You also salute the playing of the National Anthem (of ANY country, not just the US), "To The Colors", and "Hail to the Chief".
The hand salute is rendered when greeting a superior officer, when reporting to a superior, to the national colors when passing, at reveille and retreat, and at the playing of the national anthem.
There are several instances when a hand salute should be rendered. One instance is when a recognized person entitled by grade is met or seen. This is not appropriate in public conveyances or public places.
The hand salute is a sign of respect given with the right hand to show no weapon held against the one you are saluting. As such, it could be rendered by anyone, military or not, as a sign of respect. When standing for the passing of the colors or the playing of the National Anthem, however, one's right hand should rest upon the area of the heart as a similar tribute. Recently, the U.S. Congress passed a law allowing veterans to render a salute for the national anthem or passing of colors rather than hand-over-heart at their option.
The salute is the greeting among the military. The junior rank/enlisted is required to render the salute first and hold it until the officer drops his salute. Cadets have not taken the oath of office and have not been commissioned. They may be saluted by enlisted. An officer would return a cadet's salute. It is not be a requirement for an enlisted man to render a salute to a cadet but it may not be career enhancing to give a cadet the brush-off when presented with the opportunity to render the greeting.
Yes. You're still outdoors, and still required to render a salute.
The only people who should salute the flag are those in the military who are wearing a uniform. Civilians do NOT salute.
Only if they outrank you. In the US, only a Medal of Honor winner is entitled to a salute.
There are several instances when a hand salute should be rendered. One instance is when a recognized person entitled by grade is met or seen. This is not appropriate in public conveyances or public places.
Military personnel are not required to render a salute to CAP personnel, but they are not restricted from doing so if they desire.