if the people they are saluting move a good distance away, they can end the salute. it is major disrespect for a senior officer or high ranking official to not acknowledge a salute though, except in rare ceremonial situations. also the "parade rest" posture by the presidential detail I believe is hands held in front rather than to the rear. someone with more knowledge might wish to correct me on that though.
Thanks for the salute clarification. I remember a time when Obama stepped off Marine 1 (?) and did not return the Marines salute. I remember the flak he got for that.
Question from a Canuck.....aren't the Marines supposed to hold their salute until it is returned? Or was that just Trump that returned salutes?
if the people they are saluting move a good distance away, they can end the salute. it is major disrespect for a senior officer or high ranking official to not acknowledge a salute though, except in rare ceremonial situations. also the "parade rest" posture by the presidential detail I believe is hands held in front rather than to the rear. someone with more knowledge might wish to correct me on that though.
Thanks for the salute clarification. I remember a time when Obama stepped off Marine 1 (?) and did not return the Marines salute. I remember the flak he got for that.