Posted on Feb 24, 2014
When did it become the norm to not pull your vehicle over, exit the vehicle, and render proper courtesy when Retreat is played?
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I would have added To The Colors in the question but ran our of room. I have been stationed for nearly 12 years on Fort Bragg in my career. It was ingrained in my head that when Retreat and To The Colors are played when you are driving, you pull over, get out, and salute in uniform/place your hand on your heart if in civilian attire. Recently, I did this and was astonished by how many vehicles were still driving while the songs were played. It was for lack of hearing the music because there's umpteen speakers all around post.
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Ask the young female PFC who posted the selfie she took as she was dodging Retreat.
This generation doesn't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance if they're "not comfortable" with it. Why would you expect them to snap to when some bugle music is playing?
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Are we teaching this to our Soldiers? Customs, courtesies, history and heritage?
The Army does not currently feel history and heritage has a place in basic training or NCOES...so it's our jobs as NCOs to make it a part of our NCOPDs.
The Army does not currently feel history and heritage has a place in basic training or NCOES...so it's our jobs as NCOs to make it a part of our NCOPDs.
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AR 600-25: "Appendix C–2. During ceremonies When ceremonies (excluding military funerals) are being conducted, moving vehicles will be brought to a halt. Military passengers and drivers will dismount and render the appropriate courtesy. When riding in buses and trucks, only the senior occupant will dismount and render appropriate courtesy."
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