2007-02-08 17:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by MZNAVY 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Wrong.. You salute to render honor, not just when they play any old song. The time of day is also important.
In the morning, revelry.. Stand at attention facing the flag pole if you can see it, face the music if you can not during the playing of Revelry. At the first note of the national anthem or the bugle song "To the Colors" you salute and hold it until the end. You are doing this to honor your flag. Then you end the salute and go about your business.
In the afternoon during retreat. Same as above. Stand at attention during the playing of Retreat, and salute during the national anthem or "To The Colors."
At night, often around 10 PM, when they play Taps, the flag is down so there is no need to salute anything. It is just played to let you know it is time to go to bed. It is a signal for "lights out."
The only time you salute during Taps is when it is at a funeral or memorial service and it is played in honor of those who died.
2007-02-08 19:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Last answer is correct. If you are in uniform you should stop and render the appropriate salute. If you are a civilian, you should stop, and cover your heart. This is the same protocol as for the national anthem.
2007-02-08 17:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Rick S 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Salute during TAPS at a funeral. Otherwise TAPS signal "lights out."
2015-09-11 13:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Al Tom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the 1st answer, civies stand in silence, military salute, even if you only hear it being played i.e. flag being lowered at sunset.
2007-02-08 17:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by columind99 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a bit rusty, but I think it depends on whether or not you're in uniform. In uniform: salute. Civvies: stand still.
I could be wrong. It's been awhile.
2007-02-08 17:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes i do
2014-01-20 06:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋