Outside in uniform, when the national anthem plays, what should you do if the flag is visible?

Outside in uniform, when the national anthem plays, what should you do if the flag is visible?

• A. Stand at ease with hands at your sides
• B. Continue marching while listening
• C. Raise the right hand to the forehead and salute without turning
• D. Face the flag at attention and render a hand salute

Answer: (D)

When the national anthem is played outdoors and you’re in uniform with the flag visible, you stop what you’re doing, turn to face the flag, come to attention, and render a right-hand salute. This shows proper respect and follows ceremonial protocol, aligning your position and gesture with the flag and the anthem. The other actions—continuing to march, staying at ease, or saluting without turning toward the flag—don’t reflect the required display of respect during the anthem.

When the national anthem is played outdoors and you’re in uniform with the flag visible, you stop what you’re doing, turn to face the flag, come to attention, and render a right-hand salute. This shows proper respect and follows ceremonial protocol, aligning your position and gesture with the flag and the anthem. The other actions—continuing to march, staying at ease, or saluting without turning toward the flag—don’t reflect the required display of respect during the anthem.