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Do you salute during taps

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/28/2023

As a former combat infantryman who has lost brothers in arms on the battlefield, yes. To the non-military civilian I would say no. Maybe put your hand over your heart.

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Do you salute during the playing of TAPS after a moment of silence?

As a WAC we were taught to salute when taps is being rendered. I am proud to have served my country. That is time that I can never replace. I would do it all over again.

Is the 21 gun salute before or after the playing of TAPS?

The 21 gun salute is fired and then the playing of taps. On the first note of taps servicemen in uniform and retired servicemen come to Present Arms. (hand salute)

Where can you get a recording of 3 Rifle Salute and Taps?

online.

What comes first playing taps or the 21 gun salute?

The gun salute (which usually isn't a 21 gun salute). Three volleys will be fired, the firing line will be brought to the position of present arms, then Taps will be played.

Do you salute during the 21 gun and taps?

Only if you are current or retired military. Otherwise, remove your hat (if wearing one) and place your right hand over your heart.

What do civilians do when they hear taps?

Nothing. taps is played at 10 o' clock on bases which is traditionally lights out for barracks. Others just keep the noise down. During 'colors' (lowering or raising of the flag) A civilian just puts his hand over his/her heart & stands fast while those in uniform salute.

What are taps in British military?

What are taps in British military? They are faucets. What is taps in British military? It is the last bugle call of the day, signalling lights out. It is also used as the last salute at the burial of a serving soldier, and often at the funeral of a veteran. Taps is not peculiar to the British military - the American military use it also, and for the same purposes. In fact the bugle call always used today for taps was written by an American infantryman in the mid 19th century. Dan Butterfield became a general during the civil war. His bugle call ( a beautiful and haunting tune ) was originally known as Butterfield's Lullaby.

Do you salute during sounding of honors?

Yes, you should render the salute during the "Sounding of Honors". You also salute the playing of the National Anthem (of ANY country, not just the US), "To The Colors", and "Hail to the Chief".

A bugler plays this song during the ceremony?

taps

What song is played by a bugler during military funeral's?

"Taps" (Also known as Butterfield's Lullaby) Probably best known by the lyrics of its second verse "Day Is Done".

Do you render hand salute to the sounding of honors?

Yes, you should render the salute during the "Sounding of Honors". You also salute the playing of the National Anthem (of ANY country, not just the US), "To The Colors", and "Hail to the Chief".

What happens during a U.S. Navy burial at sea ceremony?

During a U.S. Navy burial at sea ceremony, the deceased person's remains are placed in a weighted casket, draped with the American flag. The casket is then slid off a ship into the sea, usually accompanied by a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. This ceremony honors and pays tribute to the individual's service in the Navy.

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