Ascots are authorized for flag officers for ceremonial purposes in cold weather. That's probably what we are looking at here. Not saying MIL isn't treating Xiden like a bitch, but don't think that's the case here. Now the 3 gun salute - different story.
The coat didn't cover where his tie should have been. He was improperly dressed, as if he were a fake military guy.
Ascots are authorized for flag officers for ceremonial purposes in cold weather. That's probably what we are looking at here. Not saying MIL isn't treating Xiden like a bitch, but don't think that's the case here. Now the 3 gun salute - different story.
Ascot never occurred to me, as I associate them with rich assholes from the old days.
The protocol is extreme. 3rd US is the oldest active unit in the US MIL.