The MC silent drill team and band don’t necessary follow standard fleet protocol. So don’t read too much into it. They would normally stand at attention when the President passes and then stand at parade rest with hands behind back but basically here, it seems like some staff nco said to stand that way and they did. I see it as a sign of disrespect, to be honest, and that is appropriate. They should not have been used as props.
The MC silent drill team and band don’t necessary follow standard fleet protocol. So don’t read too much into it. They would normally stand at attention when the President passes and then stand at parade rest with hands behind back but basically here, it seems like some staff nco said to stand that way and they did. I see it as a sign of disrespect, to be honest, and that is appropriate. They should not have been used as props.