TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-10-1 (continued)
c. Flag honors and national anthem--Honors to the ensign and
national anthem are rendered on occasions other than at colors.
(1) Flag honors (when flag is passing)
(a) National ensign passes as part of public ceremonies
such as a parade, formal ceremony, or sports event.
(b) In uniform
1 Come to Attention and salute as flag approaches.
2 End salute when flag passes or national anthem
ends.
(c) In civilian clothes
1 Come to attention and place right hand, or hat in
hand, over heart.
2 Complete salute when flag ____________/national
anthem ends.
(2) Flag honors (when flag is in a fixed position)--When the
national anthem is played, as at a ceremony or sporting
event, honors are rendered.
(a) In uniform, face the national ensign and salute.
(b) In civilian clothes, place your right hand or your hat
over your heart.
(c) Salutes are held from the first note of the anthem to
the last.
(3) Flag honors for foreign nations
(a) When a foreign national anthem is played, follow the
same courtesy procedures as for the U.S. national
anthem.
(b) In a foreign port, U.S. ships play both anthems.
(c) The U.S. national anthem is played first followed by
the host country’s national anthem.
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