Is it disrespectful to salute indoors?

A salute is a sign of honor and respect regardless of who presents it. If you see someone who is a Medal of Honor, you may even salute indoors, normally unacceptable. The salute is taken on the spirit to which it is intended.

Do Air Force personnel salute indoors?

Hence, only people on duty can salute indoors. The Air Force and Army allow salutes while uncovered. Marines do not salute uncovered and do not wear covers indoors UNLESS they are armed, so, only armed Marines salute indoors.

Is it OK for a civilian to salute a soldier?

Saluting soldiers is not a recommended way to honor current or former members of the Armed Forces. Even members of the Armed Forces do not salute when out of uniform. Instead of saluting, most soldiers would agree that civilians should simply wave or say, “thank you for your service.”

Do civilians salute military personnel?

“Civilian personnel, to include civilian guards, are not required to render the hand salute to military personnel or other civilian personnel. “Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are in civilian attire.”

Do you salute if you never served?

No. The salute is a uniquely martial custom. There is a history and significance behind the act of the salute that one who hasn’t served can’t understand and therefore is a right that hasn’t be “earned” similar to how I would never walk around with a stethoscope or a lab coat.

When you are in uniform indoors when are you required to salute?

Salutes are not required When indoors, except when Army and Air Force members are reporting to an officer. When senior or subordinate, or both are in civilian attire, a salute should not be rendered.

Is it disrespectful for non military to salute?

TLDR – Civilians should face the flag and place their right hand over their heart during the National Anthem. Saluting the flag is a gesture reserved for the military. While civilians can salute soldiers, many veterans consider it inappropriate or awkward.