I am sure that most of you have seen the video of Pres Trump retrieving the hat that had blown off the Marine Honor Guard at Marine One. I just can't imagine what that poor Marine was thinking.. A young man at attention for the POTUS and the POTUS attempting to hand him his hat..." WHAT THE HELL DO I DO ?" Later the military aide, I think a general, also attempts to replace the hat. The Marine remained at attention.
Question for a military protocol expert ... What if Trump had said " At Ease" to the Marine. Would this be considered a direct order ? What would the young man do ? What are his instructions ? The camera pans away but the last few seconds shows the general at attention saluting the Marine while holding the retrieved hat. Wonder what happened.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ???
It is so great to have a man who loves and respects our military back in the White House
Question for a military protocol expert ... What if Trump had said " At Ease" to the Marine. Would this be considered a direct order ? What would the young man do ? What are his instructions ? The camera pans away but the last few seconds shows the general at attention saluting the Marine while holding the retrieved hat. Wonder what happened.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ???
It is so great to have a man who loves and respects our military back in the White House