Remember proper courtesies at 5 p.m. Retreat Published July 28, 2010 By Senior Airman Samantha S. Crane 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- It's 5 p.m. on base. You know what's about to happen. The music begins to play. You stop, face the flag, come to attention and salute. Out of the corner of your eye, you see a car drive by and a few people scramble inside. Or are you the person trying to get away when retreat sounds? "People have been forgetting, or maybe just neglecting, the proper procedures that are required from every member on base who finds themselves outside at 5 p.m. during the playing of Retreat," said Chief Master Sgt. David Lloyd, 375th Air Mobility Wing command chief. "It's only two minutes out of your day to pay respect to our nation's flag." At Scott, Reveille is played at 6 a.m., and Taps is played at 10 p.m. Retreat, which signifies the end of the duty day, is conducted Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. During this time, all members outside, including the Base Exchange, base housing and those in vehicles, must stop. The following list details the correct procedures to follow: In military uniform, to include the physical training gear: Stand at parade rest while facing the flag or music if the flag isn't visible, come to attention on the first note of the National Anthem and salute until the last note of music is played. In civilian attire: Men remove headdress with the right hand and hold it at the left shoulder with the right hand over the heart. Men without hats and women salute by standing at attention and placing the hand over the heart. Servicemembers and veterans not in uniform may render a salute during the hoisting, lowering or passing of the flag. When in a vehicle: Move to the side of the road, stop and remain seated at attention. Indoors: No actions are necessary when indoors unless part of a formal ceremony involving the National Anthem.