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When should render a hand salute?
It depends who you are.
How does a soldier with a incapacitated right arm salute?
A soldier who is physically unable to salute with his or her right hand may render a salute with the left hand.
Do you render hand salute to the sounding of honors?
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".
What should you render the hand salute?
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.
When should you render 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.
Can a non veteran render a hand salute?
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.
Do you have to salute a cadet?
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.
Do you salute officers when you under an overhang?
Yes. You're still outdoors, and still required to render a salute.
Do you render a hand salute during the playing of taps?
Yes, it is customary to render a hand salute during the playing of Taps, particularly in military and formal contexts. This gesture serves as a sign of respect and remembrance for those who have served and sacrificed. When Taps is played at memorial services or funerals, saluting is an important part of honoring the deceased. Civilians may also stand in silence as a mark of respect.
Should you render a salute when hearing the National Anthem of the US?
The only people who should salute the flag are those in the military who are wearing a uniform. Civilians do NOT salute.
Do you render a salute to people with a Purple Heart?
Only if they outrank you. In the US, only a Medal of Honor winner is entitled to a salute.
When should you render the hand salute to an officer?
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.
