What is the purpose of the hand salute in the Marines?
The Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies manual states that the purpose of the hand salute is “to demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy between members of military organizations and to show respect to national colors.”
Why doesn’t the US Secretary of State have to salute the military?
A Pentagon spokesperson and experts have confirmed that she is not required to salute by protocol because she is a civilian and is not in the military chain of command. Saluting military troops was an informal practice started by President Ronald Reagan, and successors have followed the practice, which is not required.
Does saluting first mean you are inferior to the person you salute?
By saluting first, no military officer implies that he is inferior to the person whom he salutes, according to Marine Corps University. This is not the first time false allegations targeting the Marines and Inauguration Day have appeared on social media.
When did the military start returning salutes?
On Oct. 12, 1986, Reagan delivered remarks to U.S. service members and their families in Keflavik, Iceland, and explained why he decided to start returning salutes to military troops.
The Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies manual states: The purpose of the hand salute is to demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy between members of military organizations and to show respect to national colors.
Do military personnel under arms have to render a salute?
Military personnel under arms will render the salute prescribed for the weapon with which they are armed, whether or not that weapon ordinarily is prescribed as part of their equipment. i. Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate or both are–
Why can’t we hear Biden’s remarks on C-SPAN?
PolitiFact reviewed C-Span’s footage and video of the same moment as shown by other other networks, such as PBS NewsHour. We found that Biden’s remarks were difficult to make out because of the wind and poor audio, and because he was wearing a mask.