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Are police officers supposed to salute the flag?
Police officers in uniform should stand at attention and render a military-style salute when the flag passes in a parade, when it is hoisted, when it is lowered and when the National Anthem is played.
Do military salute civilians?
Enlisted personnel in uniform are required to render the military salute in the presence of commissioned officers, warrant officers, and authorized civilians, such as the US President. However, the salute is only rendered indoors when reporting to an officer.
Do police and military salute each other?
No. Military members salute each other, even across services. Military members do not salute police officers, nor the other way around.
Do soldiers salute police officers?
All military enlisted personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize a commissioned or warrant officer, except when it is inappropriate or impractical (for example, if you’re carrying something using both hands).
Do police officers get saluted in the US?
Police officers are civilians. They are not expected to render or receive military courtesies. Salutes are a military courtesy. A hand salute besides being an act of courtesy and show of respect for superior officers is a clear show that the person rendering the salute is unarmed.
What happens if a soldier fails to salute an officer?
The military enlisted person salutes the military officer as a show of respect, and the officer returns the salute as a show of respect. For either to fail this is an insult, and disregard for respect. The only time a soldier or officer would not salute would be when in a combat zone.
Who can render a salute to the flag?
Non uniformed servicemembers, military retirees, and veterans may render salute to flag.
What is the purpose of salutes in the military?
Salutes are a military courtesy. A hand salute besides being an act of courtesy and show of respect for superior officers is a clear show that the person rendering the salute is unarmed. Officers are required to salute anyone who salutes them which renders the same courtesy.