Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code: Title 4 : Section 9


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/3/05
Section 9. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag

      During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the
    flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present
    except those in uniform should face the flag and stand at attention
    with the right hand over the heart. Those present in uniform should
    render the military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove
    their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left
    shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Aliens should stand at
    attention. The salute to the flag in a moving column should be
    rendered at the moment the flag passes.



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