Is it proper to salute the occupant of a vehicle displaying a Medal of Honor license plate if you have prior military service?
2007-10-22 10:29:37 · 14 answers · asked by Fartblossom 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It was a woman I saw driving the car so I'm assuming it was either her son or husband who received it, and since most are awarded posthumously it would possibly be a hand salute rendered to the family of the recipient. I don't know if that breaks any military protocol or ettiquette.
2007-10-22 11:16:37 · update #1
Since you're asking this question, I presume you're not a punitively discharged veteran. You therefore EARNED the right to salute, as it is the privilege of warriors.
I see no problem with you rendering a salute...and I'm sure any family member driving the vehicle has had it happen before. I'd probably bust one off as well.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
2007-10-22 11:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not only proper but required for a military member to salute a holder of the Medal of Honor. The award is what is saluted and not a rank just as an officer's rank must be saluted but not the person. If you are a prior service member you are not required to salute anyone or anything-is it a proper showing of respect Yes but it is not required since you are no longer subject to military regulations.
2007-10-22 17:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
A four star general is required to salute a private with the medal of honor. I am retired now and even though I don't wear the uniform anymore, I would come to attention and salute with pride. He or she is one of our nation's very best.
2007-10-22 18:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After the shock wore off from seeing it, yeah I would regardless if it was family or I was in uniform or not. Kinda like flag plates on a car, but with some extra umph.
2007-10-23 01:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by djack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As former military myself, I honestly do not know the technically correct protocol in such a situation. However, I probably would have acted as you did. MOH recipients are truly the finest of our finest, and are due our utmost respect in any and all possible situations.
2007-10-22 18:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes,even military officers hand salute a person whom is wearing the medal of honor first
2007-10-22 19:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
NOT for prior service personnel, but if you are active duty, you may salute out of courtesy for the
person who received the MOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-22 20:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you believe that is appropiate then by all means do so i just wave and come to attention but you really dont see very many of those tags.
2007-10-22 17:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Don't see many of those license plates, do you?
2007-10-22 17:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes
He earned it the hard way.
2007-10-22 17:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋