When is taps played on base

I always have even though I haven't found anything in writing, just because I feel it's the respectable thing to do, as I see it as more than just a song to signify "lights out".

Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. Follow this discussion. Responses: 7. Sort By Newest Oldest Votes. LCDR Join to see. Posted 6 y ago. I actually have looked into this as well. From what I can tell you are only "required" to be at attention and salute if in uniform when Taps is played at a ceremony funeral, etc.

That said it is enforced to different degrees on installations as lights out. I have always come to attention for it and think it's "right" but I don't believe it is actually required.

Vote up. Vote down. We had a SSgt and an LT who refused to stand up after we all stood up and our Chief went to talk to them, they told him to fuck off I've seen everyone stand and now I've seen this. CMSgt Mark Schubert.

SSG Join to see Taps began as a signal for lights or lights out at the end of the day. For these purposes, there are no formal protocol procedures required. 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. SPC William Ziemer 4 y. I see this is two years old but What about the President? I didn't see it but I'm hearing that he laughed and joked with another person during taps recently You render a salute when Taps is played so you are standing at attention. SSG Join to see 6 y. Does this include being played on an Installation at ?

SSG Join to see I didn't see anything that specifically addresses it. Reveille will sound at 6 a. Males should remove headgear with right hand and hold it at the left shoulder with right hand over heart. Saluting is optional for service members and veterans not in uniform. If in a moving vehicle, pull to the side of the road and stop. All vehicle occupants should sit quietly until the last note of music. Retreat will sound at 5 p. At the first note of Retreat, all military personnel in uniform will immediately face the flag and stand at parade rest if flag is not in view, face the source of music.

When Retreat concludes, come to attention and salute at the first note of the National Anthem, hold salute until the last note. Civilian and military personnel not in uniform should place right hand over heart at the first note of the National Anthem and keep it there until the last note. Note: If wearing an official physical training uniform for Reveille or Retreat, military personnel will follow their service specific-guidance i.

Taps will play at 10 p. All personnel outdoors should stand, face the flag or source of music and remain silent. This emergency notification system has five capabilities:. Reveille Reveille will sound at 6 a. Retreat Retreat will sound at 5 p. Taps Taps will play at 10 p.