aphid 0 #1 January 19, 2015 Last night I saw representatives of the Canadian Armed Forces stand to attention and remain at salute while the Star Spangled Banner was being performed. This occurred in Canada, if that has any bearing on it. It was at the beginning of a hockey game, not a state visit by a foreign dignitary. It may have happened regularly in the past, but I've not noticed it. If the roles were reversed, is it common protocol for other national military forces to afford the same courtesy/respect? ETA: The Canadian Forces members were the colour bearers for the event, not just randomly situated in the stands. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #2 January 19, 2015 Quote If the roles were reversed, is it common protocol for other national military forces to afford the same courtesy/respect? Unequivocally yes for the United States. It is not only protocol but customs, courtesies and standards of conduct to remain at attention and salute the flag and the national anthem of an ally when the ally is present in a joint ceremony. Hope this helps, but I don't know the protocols of other countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #4 January 19, 2015 What Boomer said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
