Should Veterans Salute During Taps?
Upon Hearing Taps at a Military Ceremony, Proper Protocol Dictates Those Individuals in Uniform Render a Salute Until the Music Is Complete. .. . If in the...
Upon hearing Taps at a military ceremony, proper protocol dictates those individuals in uniform render a salute until the music is complete. ... If in the physical fitness uniform, saluting during these ceremonies is not required, however, members are encouraged to do so if they desire.
When should a veteran salute?
During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
Should a veteran salute during the national anthem?
Recent legislation gives Veterans the lifetime privilege to salute the flag. This privilege is also extended to all active duty service members while not in uniform. They may now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the National Anthem or during raising, lowering or passing the American flag.
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