No, you "should". Plenty of people don't You "should" do those things. And you "should" stand for Taps, and you "shouldn't" gossip. It seems to me that some in this thread that you get NJP for failing to "should".
That's the heart of this issue. We are screaming for NJP for someone not doing what they're highly encouraged to do. Show me the "disrespect of patriotic music, customs, and courtesy" article of the UCMJ, and we have a starting point. Minus points for saying "Well, its definitely article 134!" So is beastiality, bad hygiene, and less than criminal sexual assault.
You're hanging your hat on "should"?.
I disagree and here's what I have:
Source:
Rules for Saluting US Flag | Military.com
SEC. 595. MILITARY SALUTE FOR THE FLAG DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NOT IN
UNIFORM AND BY VETERANS.
Section 301(b)(1) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by
striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following new
subparagraphs:
``(A) individuals in uniform should give the
military salute at the first note of the anthem and
maintain that position until the last note;
``(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who
are present but not in uniform may render the military
salute in the manner provided for individuals in
uniform; and
``(C) all other persons present should face the flag
and stand at attention with their right hand over the
heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should
remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it
at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart;
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Air Force specific:
Source:
http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_cc/publication/afi1-1/afi1-1.pdf
1.6.2. Respect for the Flag. The Flag of the United States is one of the most enduring and sacred symbols of our country. It represents the principles and ideals you have pledged to defend and for which many have made the ultimate sacrifice. Airmen shall treat it with the same respect due to the highest military and public officials. Airmen will never burn (except for reverent disposition of an unserviceable Flag), deface, mutilate, or treat with contempt or any other form of disrespect. (18 U.S.C. § 700; AFI 34-1201).
1.6.2.1. When in uniform, you salute the Flag as it passes in front of you in a procession or parade. Salute six paces before the Flag passes before you, and hold your salute until the Flag has passed six paces beyond your position.
1.6.2.2. National Anthem. You must show respect for the National Anthem and Flag both indoors and outdoors, in uniform and in civilian clothing. (36 U.S.C. § 301).
1.6.2.2.1. Indoor Ceremonies. When in uniform, face the Flag (if visible) or music. Stand at attention at the first note and maintain that position until the last note without rendering a salute. If in civilian clothing, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart.
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Also this seems to be U.S Navy specific although the date on the PDF is 1990.
Sailor Faces Discipline After Viral Flag Protest | Military.com
Navy rules state that troops must stand and face the flag when the National Anthem is played. Troops in uniform must salute, while troops not in uniform must stand at attention and place the right hand over the heart. These rules mean that her behavior could fall afoul of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, failure to obey a lawful general order or regulation.
1205. Procedure During Playing of National Anthem.
1. Whenever the National Anthem is played, all naval service personnel not in formation, shall stand at attention and face the national ensign.
Main Source: http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/United States Navy Regulations.pdf
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