Do Marines salute in civilian attire?

If under arms and inside, Marines and Navy members will render a 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.

How do Marines greet each other?

Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm.

Do Marines salute Navy officers?

You salute all officers of senior rank, regardless of branch, when covered. When standing a guard post, as with a rifle, under arms, you salute the weapon, instead of the officer.

Do Marines salute during taps?

Upon hearing Taps at a military ceremony, proper protocol dictates those individuals in uniform render a salute until the music is complete. Civilians should remove their headgear and place their hand over their heart.

What is a wet down in USMC?

Wetdown USMC The wetting-down ceremony is when a newly promoted officer invites his or her friends—typically officers of the same rank—to a party at a bar and pub they frequent. As the name “wetdown” implies, there is copious amounts of drinking and at least one ceremonial toast, followed by speeches.

Do you salute while in a car?

Saluting People in Vehicles You should practice the appropriate courtesy of saluting officers in official vehicles, recognized individually by grade or by identifying vehicle plates and/or flags. You don’t salute officers or return salutes from subordinates who are driving or riding in privately owned vehicles.

Do You salute while wearing a watch cap/Beanie?

Sailors do since it’s one of our service covers for cold climates and yes we did salute while wearing them, but I only ever saw 1 Marine wear a watch cap/beanie when I was still at Great Mistakes.

Why don’t Marines salute without a cover?

Marines don’t salute without a cover because the salute is directly associated with wearing a cover. Much of military culture is steeped in traditions going back decades, centuries, and even millennia (modern warfare really isn’t that different from ancient warfare).

Why can’t you wear a beanie in the military?

Since when have beanies been approved for wear anywhere but the field. We couldn’t even wear beanies when we were in iraq let alone in garrison stateside. Most likely if your wearing the watch cap, its cold and nasty outside, and if your on watch guarding then you would challenge first then render a salute when appropriate.

Can you wear a beanie hat in the garrison?

We couldn’t even wear beanies when we were in iraq let alone in garrison stateside. Most likely if your wearing the watch cap, its cold and nasty outside, and if your on watch guarding then you would challenge first then render a salute when appropriate. Or my current situation…