Posted on Mar 15, 2015
What is the American protocol for a friendly country's flag or national anthem?
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What is the American protocol for a friendly countries flag or national anthem?
I knew this answer but as years have passed I lean towards respect but unsure of to what level.
I knew this answer but as years have passed I lean towards respect but unsure of to what level.
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SGT Joe Sabedra
You should respect another countries flag and anthem. If in uniform you should stand at the position of attention while the countries anthem is performed.
If other countries flags are present with the American flag they should not be placed to the left of the American flag as the flag stands, flags will be placed to the right of the American flag (as you're looking at them) in alphabetical order. Unless it is a UN function, then flags are placed in alphabetical order and our flag is way down the line...that pisses me off lol.
You should respect another countries flag and anthem. If in uniform you should stand at the position of attention while the countries anthem is performed.
If other countries flags are present with the American flag they should not be placed to the left of the American flag as the flag stands, flags will be placed to the right of the American flag (as you're looking at them) in alphabetical order. Unless it is a UN function, then flags are placed in alphabetical order and our flag is way down the line...that pisses me off lol.
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SGT Joe Sabedra,
Here in the Republic of Korea, we stand at attention for the ROK flag and national anthem. I've never looked for this protocol in regulation, though.
Here in the Republic of Korea, we stand at attention for the ROK flag and national anthem. I've never looked for this protocol in regulation, though.
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And in relation to the National Anthem
217. WITH THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
When the national anthem is played and the national flag is displayed all
shall salute as specified in paragraph 216. holding the salute through the last
note of the national anthem. When the national anthem is played and the national
flag is not displayed, all shall face the music and salute as specified in
paragraph 216. holding the salute through the last note of the national anthem.
The same mark of respect, as specified above, prescribed for the national anthem
of the United States, shall be shown during the playing of a foreign national
anthem.
217. WITH THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
When the national anthem is played and the national flag is displayed all
shall salute as specified in paragraph 216. holding the salute through the last
note of the national anthem. When the national anthem is played and the national
flag is not displayed, all shall face the music and salute as specified in
paragraph 216. holding the salute through the last note of the national anthem.
The same mark of respect, as specified above, prescribed for the national anthem
of the United States, shall be shown during the playing of a foreign national
anthem.
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SGT Joe Sabedra
Thanks.
I knew respect was always given but was unsure to the level.
I remembered that officers of another countries are saluted
I knew respect was always given but was unsure to the level.
I remembered that officers of another countries are saluted
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