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I was at the AAFES gas station on post the other day fueling my vehicle when revielle came on over the speakers. Essentially your supposed to stand at the position of attention towards the post flag. But, as I was doing this I kept hearing click click and after I saluted to the colors and that ended I looked around and everyone was still going about their business even soldiers in uniform. Am I confused or does everyone else just not care?
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Posted 10 y ago
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SGT Moreno, you drive on and continue doing the right thing and whenever possible EDUCATE the less-disciplined on what they SHOULD be doing during Reveille and Retreat/To The Colors....it is a damned shame that some Soldiers of all ranks do not show the proper respect that our flag is due and fail to show the discipline that was supposed to have been instilled in them when they entered into the service of our nation!
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Sgt Packy Flickinger
Just make sure before you bust their butts that they were able to hear it where they were. Some places you couldn't hear it unless you were a block or two away.
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SFC William Swartz Jr
Sgt Packy Flickinger if I am able to hear it or in the case of SGT (Join to see) she was able to hear it, then all those around us at the time have no excuse. I know that there are place on all installations that this may be true, but if you or I can hear it and do the right thing, then we need to put boots to asses to those that are not doing the right thing!!
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They are wrong. When the flag goes up/down, everyone in uniform stops and salutes. This should have been taught in basic.
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MSG Martin C.
Sir it is part of the daily curriculum. We teach customs and courtesies daily to the point that we have speakers at the FOB during FTX. This sounds like just a bounch of individuals with a case of what I am doing it's more important than my nations flag. SGT Moreno continue to do what's right and teach those who have lost their way. Just this morning here at Belvoir command staff college students were taking their APFT and I corrected several LTC on simple stuff like not wearing Nike logos on their socks while wearing the APFU however remember to always use tact and if you encounter resistance move out and don't argue with stupid.
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SGT (Join to see) I think the term is "retreat" vice "revielle" - but that's a minor issue cuz I've said things similar at some embarrassing times.
In my experience when retreat is sounded - all in uniform are supposed to halt, face the music, come to attention and render honors. However, there are a few practicalities that must be handled. For instance, if one is fueling, it's not always safe to stop, turn, come to attention and salute. Additionally, if one is carrying goods with both hands - maybe it's not a good idea to insist on someone dropping their groceries for a salute. In my book, common sense prevails.
With all that being said, should you observe individuals deliberately ignoring the call to observe "retreat" or colors; don't be shy...speak up. I have...even as a retiree. In one particular instance I called out several in uniform on their failure to observe colors - one of which was the base commander. You can bet I got an apology from all in that group!
In my experience when retreat is sounded - all in uniform are supposed to halt, face the music, come to attention and render honors. However, there are a few practicalities that must be handled. For instance, if one is fueling, it's not always safe to stop, turn, come to attention and salute. Additionally, if one is carrying goods with both hands - maybe it's not a good idea to insist on someone dropping their groceries for a salute. In my book, common sense prevails.
With all that being said, should you observe individuals deliberately ignoring the call to observe "retreat" or colors; don't be shy...speak up. I have...even as a retiree. In one particular instance I called out several in uniform on their failure to observe colors - one of which was the base commander. You can bet I got an apology from all in that group!
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