Posted on Aug 23, 2021
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If a soldier is running in PT uniform and revelry sounds, does that soldier stop and salute?
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1LT William Clardy
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I can remember several occasions where we stopped the PT formation on a run and came to present arms.
Not saying that we were standing at the most rigid positions of attention, but it never occurred to us to not come to a halt quickly enough to render proper honors during reveille.
By the way, SSG (Join to see), it is "reveille" that signals the start of the day. Revelry should have ceased several hours prior.
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GySgt Kenneth Pepper
GySgt Kenneth Pepper
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I remember going straight from revelry to PT. But i was much younger then.
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1LT William Clardy
1LT William Clardy
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I did say "should have ceased", GySgt Kenneth Pepper.
I can recall running in more than one formation which deserved a "No open flames within 50 feet" warning.
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SGT Air Defense Radar Repairer
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What I don't understand is the OP is a SSG and doesn't know what every day 1 private knows.
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SSG Brian G.
SSG Brian G.
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CW2 (Join to see) - Actually it is not. Every person whether NG, AR or AD enlists and goes through bct. In BCT it is taught through, word and deed and constant reinforcement that at 0700 and 1700 when the flag is raised and lowered that all personnel come to a halt in whatever they are doing, face the direction of the flag and if military salute, or place your hand over your heart if non-military. This does not change post to post. It is always the same.
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SSG Brian G. and 1LT Clardy - what both of you state is accurate. My point, probably not well stated, is that as a reservist, we do not all drill on a military installation/post. I’m currently on Gillem Enclave and reveille or retreat has not been played at any of the small reserve buildings I have been at and thus a lot of those customs have been forgotten through my own fault. I only speak for myself. One would wish one could remember everything you’re trained for but unfortunately, the mind doesn’t work that way. I’ve had to relearn things along the way (when I attend PME) and learn new things at every duty location. Once again, just my experience and my own 2 cents.
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SSG Brian G.
SSG Brian G.
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CW2 (Join to see) - Ok, I get that but in your unit do you not attend annual training at some post or base, or training facility. There, they most assuredly do observe the military customs.
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SSG Brian G. Thanks for understanding. Mostly been to home station AT which means we stay at our own reserve bldg to work and maybe they'll take us for a day or 2 to stay in on post barracks and conduct WQ like for example at Ft. Dix or Fort McClellan. I don't think they play them in the outskirts of training areas but maybe I've not paid attention. I did live on an Air Force post once and we had to stop cars and get out. Not sure I've seen that at other posts... but again… don’t go on post much…
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SSG Michael Vance
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PT uniform = UNIFORM so YES!!! At least back during my service days 1977-1997
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While running in PT uniform and revelry sounds, stop and salute?
SFC Greg Bruorton
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Edited 4 y ago
If you are running out of a formation yes, stop, face the music, and salute. If in formation, the leader halts the unit, faces the group toward the music, and commands, "Hand Salute"!

Just don't celebrate at "revelry."
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SFC Greg Bruorton
SFC Greg Bruorton
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SGT (Join to see) You're probably right despite no weapons are being carried . Is FM 22-5 still being used?
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SGT Retired
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I’m fairly sure I’m right. Also, see FM 22-5, 1986 version. 3-5

https://www.presby.edu/doc/military/FM22-5.pdf
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SFC Greg Bruorton
SFC Greg Bruorton
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SGT (Join to see) - I haven't seen a copy of FM 22-5 since 1979, having retired in 1980. And to think: I drilled troops throughout my career and used the FM everyday. Thank you, Sergeant, for clearing this up for me.
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SFC Greg Bruorton
SFC Greg Bruorton
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SGT (Join to see) - I just reviewed the copy of the Field Manual and learned there were many changes and additions since the 1960s. I hope the modern Army places as much emphasis on Drill and Ceremonies now as was done in the late 1950s and 1960s. I appreciate your corrections in the topic and the copy of FM 22-5.
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SSgt Michael Anderson
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I would, and have! However, some base personnel get their exercise running to the nearest building, so they won't have to salute...
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SGT Air Defense Radar Repairer
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Saw a lot of that.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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Yes.
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SPC Russ Bolton
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yes it is the orders of the command, if you are on the base, you are to stop and give recognition to the colors as they are raised and when they are down for the day. Be blessed
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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Yes. Next question
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MSgt John Gardner
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Look at the question…., see the word “uniform”??? If you are in uniform…, any approved uniform, you stop and render proper courtesy. Also, Im assuming you meant reveille, not revelry.
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LTC Therese Obidinski
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Yes
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SSG Dale London
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Edited 4 y ago
If you are outdoors in uniform when "Reveille" sounds, you face the flag and salute. Is the PT uniform a uniform or not?
(hint: the answer is in the name)
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CWO4 Terrence Clark
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Yes
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MAJ Audiology
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Yes you always stop and render proper custom.
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Col Dan Ketter
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yep
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Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis
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Short answer: Yes to "Reveille", but No to "revelry"
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SMSgt Philip Kluberdanz
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Run towards the revelry with an intent to participate.
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CW3 Kevin Storm
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IMHO if you hear it you stop and render the salute!
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SGT Air Defense Radar Repairer
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Yes.
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SGT Robert Wager
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Yes
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