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"The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training"

If not in uniform and covered they
shall uncover at the first note of the anthem, holding the
headdress opposite the left shoulder and so remain until its close,
except that in inclement weather the headdress may be slightly
raised.
The same rules apply when to the color or to the standard is
sounded as when the National Anthem is played.
When played by an Army band, the National Anthem shall be played
through without repetition of any part not required to be repeated
to make it complete.
The same marks of respect prescribed for observance during the
playing of the National Anthem of the United States shall be shown
toward the national anthem of any other country when played upon
official occasions.
Colors or Standards. Colors are the national and regimental flags of
foot troops. Standards are the national and regimental flags of cavalry
or field artillery. When passing colors or standards, uncased (not in a
waterproof case), the prescribed salute must always be rendered.


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