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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 8:55 am
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jkhuggins
 
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
It's confusing, with seven uniformed branches. Yet at least for the Navy/Marines, a general rule appears to be no saluting without cover, and no cover indoors. As the TSA doesn't appear to be issuing cover, no matter the location, looks like we end up with no-salute.
The TSA Honor Guards appear to have covers, as shown in the photo below. Also note that they are rendering a hand salute while wearing the covers. But this may be restricted merely to the Honor Guards.

Disclaimer: my knowledge of military protocol comes largely from watching reruns of M*A*S*H and JAG ...

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