Do non- US Cizilian dependants have to stop for Retreat to Honor the Flag on a military installation?

SFC James Rigdon — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:42:40 -0500

Response by SSG Robert Blum made Feb 28 at 2014 7:05 AM

SSG Robert Blum — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 07:05:00 -0500

Negative, stopping for retreat is only required for Military members. Even American dependents are not required to observe flag calls, tho many of them out of respect for their service member do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 4:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 16:15:11 -0500

I believe everyone should stop if on the installation(you dont have to salute). In Korea, if you go to the movies they play there national anthem and you will get in trouble if you do not stand. Its about respect. If you have a dependant who is non US you should fill them in on respect if they dont know.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 4:13 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 04:13:08 -0400

My wife is not a citizen and still stops and places her hand over her heart for the National anthem whether at a ceremony or during retreat. She's more patriotic than some actual citizens.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2014 4:59 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:59:22 -0400

In my opinion everybody should stop for retreat. Being a naturalized citizen myself, I make sure if I am outside I stop what I am doing and pay my respect.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2015 6:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 18:53:28 -0500

Required? No. Good Idea? Yes

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Jul 11 at 2015 6:46 PM

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 18:46:09 -0400

Well...yeah. When you're a visitor in someone's home or someone's country, you honor them by observing their customs. It's simply genteel. It's simply good etiquette.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jul 13 at 2015 11:38 PM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:38:49 -0400

It's required to stop during retreat and render proper courtesies. This applies if you're in a vehicle or walking.