I hope to clear some of this up today and let you know why I have come to the understanding I have. In a new provision was added to the Flag Code pertaining to veterans and saluting during the national anthem.
It stated:. Note: Part C applies to those not in the military and non-veterans. The phrase "men not in uniform" refers to civil service uniforms like police, fire fighters, and letter carriers - non-veteran civil servants who might normally render a salute while in uniform.
What does that mean to us as Veterans and supporters of Veterans? Any veteran can salute during the national anthem. If you are not wearing a non-military style cover I would remove it as a courtesy. For example your Yankees ball cap would not be a military style cover this would also apply to baseball caps that have Veteran, Army, USMC, or other military themed hats. Then render your salute as you did when you were in active service at the eyebrow.
For everybody else hand over heart is the appropriate. Now when it comes to the pledge of allegiance you have a different standard.
The US Flag code states:. The "hand salute" was given at the words "my flag", when the right hand was outstretched towards the flag, palm up. In the early part of this century, written protocol began to be developed for showing proper respect for the flag. It was also during this time that Adolph Hitler came to power in Europe and began his quest to conquer the world. The "seig heil" German salute with the right arm outstretched palm down, became a symbol of tyranny and oppression.
As the Flag Code was developing, two major changes also occurred. Second, a new hand-salute was introduced less similar to the seig heil. The new salute involved placing the right hand on the left side of the breast, covering the heart, to show our love for the Flag and all it stands for. Those not in uniform salute the flag by standing at attention, tall and straight with the left arm at the side, and placing the right hand over the heart.
Men who are wearing a hat should remove the hat with their right hand and hold it over their shoulder. The right hand, not the hat, should rest over the heart. During these, and other appropriate occasions, the Flag Code establishes the proper protocol to practice in saluting and showing respect for the flag: All persons present except those in uniform should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart.
Those present in uniform should render the military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove their headdress hat with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Aliens should stand at attention. The Military Salute is rendered by men and women in full uniform including a "cover" or hat. 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 degree angle not together. The salute is rendered by bringing the right arm up so that the lower part of the upper arm is horizontal from the body at a degree angle, and the forearm is held at a degree angle towards the brow. The thumb and fingers of the right hand are closed comfortably but firmly, the forefinger touching the brim of the cap just to the right of center, palm down.
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. A individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;.
B members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and. C all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and.
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