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Is it OK for a civilian to salute the flag?
Can Civilians Salute the Flag? Civilians should not salute the American Flag with a military salute. The military salute is considered a privilege earned by those who have served in the Armed Forces and is reserved for official protocols. Civilians should follow specific etiquette during the National Anthem.
Is it appropriate to salute if you are not military?
Actually, no regulation specifies that the president should salute (or return the salute of) military personnel. “Civilian personnel, to include civilian guards, are not required to render the hand salute to military personnel or other civilian personnel.
What is the proper way to salute an American Flag?
The salute is given from a position of full attention, standing straight with the left arm at the side, hand against the thigh and the fingertips curled slightly inward. The feet should be placed with the heels together, the toes pointing outward at a 45-degree angle (not together).
Who can salute the flag during the National Anthem?
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.
Do you salute the flag indoors?
When in uniform indoors, stand at attention, face the flag and remain silent, but you don’t salute. However, if the participants are primarily civilians or in civilian clothes, you may recite the Pledge of Allegiance if you wish.
Who should salute the flag during the national anthem?
Can veterans hand salute the flag?
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.