Photo by Bonnie Heater Military in uniform - Face in the direction of the flag (or direction from which the music emanates if flag is not in view), and stand at attention. After the cannon fires and at the first note of “To the Colors,” render hand salute. Hold this position until the last note of music has played.

Civilians and military wearing civilian clothes - Face in the direction of the flag (or direction from which the music emanates if flag is not in view), remove headdress with right hand and stand at attention. After the cannon fires and at the first note of “To the Colors,” hold the headdress over the left shoulder with the right hand over the heart. Hold this position until the last note of music has played.

Detailed information can be found in FM 22-5 and AR 600-25.