Ask him if he is a veteran. He is not a Regular Army Officer, he is what is called an AGR Officer, Army Guard and Reserve, a full time National Guard officer who should be setting the example. He failed today. He knew the controversy surrounding the NFL and the administration. He should have had the good sense to know cameras would be all over him next to the VP and he better do something other than standing like a cigar store indian. The Army DOES salute indoors vs the Navy which does not. I spent many years as a commissioned Army officer. Don’t try to tell me something that is bogus.
He is inside. He doesn’t need to salute. He renders honor by standing at attaention for the Anthem.
From the FM 7-21-13 chapetr 4
Salutes are not required when:
Indoors, unless reporting to an officer or when on duty as a guard.
A prisoner.
Saluting is obviously inappropriate. In any case not covered by specific instructions, render the salute.
Either the senior or the subordinate is wearing civilian clothes.