Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?

Why are we asking this. As far as I know the hand salute is not copyrighted no protected by any law. There are people who are required to render it but there is no one that is for bidden from using it. I often salute the flag when it passes in the parade. I am always in civilian clothes and I do not always have something on me that tells people I am a veteran. I have rented the salute with him without a hat. Some might agree with me or disagree with me about the hat but no one could possibly make ecological argument saying I can’t salute anyone anything any place any time I want

Absolutely Yes. It is a sign of respect. Even the wearing of civilian clothes you are required to salute recognized senior officers and our flag.

It doesn't matter. If you feel you want to salute, DO IT! Do it because if you walk away not saluting, you'll be guessing for a long time if you should have done it. Besides, it is a great feeling when you salute the fallen.

I don't know that there is any rule or law specifically authorizing a salute by a veteran who is not in uniform. I will tell you that as a veteran, and as a US citizen, I will salute whatever it is that I decide to salute. It's protected under the First Amendment with freedom of expression.

You had better. Don’t be bound by regulations. You are a patriot. Be a patriot.

I don’t need the Government’s or anyone else’s permission to to salute any one or any thing I want too. I am a honorably discharges and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. I will show RESPECT when I feel it’s appropriate, and I will challenge any one who would argue different. Your a Veteran of the WORLDS GREATEST MILITARY!!!! GROW SOME BALL AND ACT LIKE IT.

I don't need a NDA to tell what the right thing t do is. The fact that some bureaucrat thought that this needed to be addressed shows how out of touch the Pentagon is with the folks with dirty boots. I have ALWAYS rendered a salute when a funeral motorcade with a American flag draped coffin is in the back. n fact, I did it this afternoon when out running errands. Who ever he or she was, they did something that 99% of this country's people haven't or WON'T do- serve their fellow Americans. When an American raises his or her right hand and takes the oath of enlistment or commission, they are writing a check to the people of the United Sates that reads "Up to and including my life if need be". If you are reading this then you are most likely one of those people- think about that statement for a minute then think about how the last 2 wars have been 360 degree 2 way ranges with no front lines. No matter what you do, infantryman, sailor, cook, mechanic, pilot, or clerk, we ALL took the same oath and all bear the same responsibilities. God Bless you ALL and thanks for your service! Lesser men and women sleep sound at night because there are rough men (and woman) prepared to do violence in their behalf.

I'll salute if I damn well please.

The National Authorization act of 2008, is stupid. The military hand salute is a courtesy while in uniform. Based upon the concept that military personnel, out of uniform can salute the flag, means that a military members out of uniform should salute officers too.

But more importantly than that the act of placing your hand over your heart IS A SALUTE FOR CIVILIAN CLOTHING.

Finally, what does it say about a government that refuses to help its people during a pandemic, but takes the time to modify a rule that doesn't matter in the long run.

If I saluted in civilian clothes, what would happen? Who would care? Would someone try and article 15 me for saluting civilian clothing? No.

Would the world end? no.

Conservatives have the dumbest priorities.

I have saluted on Appropriate Occasions as referenced since I ETSd Nov 1969..

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