2006-07-26 06:25:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, it's not true. No one is actually required to remove a cap during the anthem, but people do so out of respect for our flag and anthem. Most military veterans will do so because of the respect issue and because they are trained to while they're in the military - matter of fact, they're probably more likely to remove their hats than the general population. :)
2006-07-26 06:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not. During the National Anthem, all people, whether military veterans or not, should remove their hat or cap as a sign of respect. The only exception is someone on active duty in the military. They render a salute with the cap on if outside because the uniform hat is part of the uniform.
2006-07-26 06:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal law amended in 2008 changes to wording in regards to veterans saluting the flag, cap on. "Sec. 594. Conduct By Members Of The Armed Forces And Veterans Out Of Uniform During Hoisting, Lowering, Or Passing Of United States Flag.
Section 9 of Title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking "all persons present" and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting the following: "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. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes." and.... "Veterans and active-duty service-members not in uniform can now render the hand salute during the playing of our national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. The legislative change was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-OK, an Army veteran, and included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009." So, yes, it IS TRUE.
2015-11-11 02:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cjack99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hat/cap etiquette for the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem.
If the cap is part of a uniform it should remain on. If not, men should remove their hat or cap. Women may wear hats.
So if a veteran, man or woman, is in uniform, he/she should leave the hat on and use the military salute. If he is in civvies, he should rmove his hat and use the civilian salute, right hand over heart. A civilian woman may keep her hat on.
Also, during the national anthem of other countries, it is appropriate to stand but not salute.
2006-07-26 06:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not salute the national anthem. If the flag is present then salute the flag.
The respectful thing to do is to remove your headgear and place it over your heart, or to place your hand over your heart.
Military personnel in uniform do not remove their headgear when outdoors.
2006-07-26 08:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by elucase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is preferable to remove your cap whether your a veteran or not.
2006-07-26 07:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by jacdog61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a uniform where a cover (hat) is part of it, the cover stays on. However, it does not apply to civilians. It is respectful to remove your cover (yes, your ballcap that's turned backwards) and place it over your right breast.
Folks excepted from this rule are Jehova's Witnesses.
2006-07-26 06:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are in proper uniform, they should salute if they wear their cap. If not, no.
2006-07-26 06:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Country we can even burn flags if we want. Its a shame but hey.
2006-07-26 06:28:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,
2006-07-26 12:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by ssgtusmc3013 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋