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.
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.
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)
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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.
Only if you are current or retired military. Otherwise, remove your hat (if wearing one) and place your right hand over your heart.
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? 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.
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".
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"Taps" (Also known as Butterfield's Lullaby) Probably best known by the lyrics of its second verse "Day Is Done".
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.
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".