Which personnel type should NOT render a hand salute during the National Anthem?

The appropriate context for saluting during the National Anthem is primarily associated with military customs and courtesies. Uniformed personnel, including those in formation and military members on shore leave, are trained to render a salute as a sign of respect when the National Anthem is played. It is a reflection of their military discipline and acknowledgment of the national symbol.

Civilians, while they hold a place of honor during these ceremonies, are not required to render a salute. Instead, they show respect in other ways, such as standing quietly during the anthem. The key point about not saluting applies to those who are not in a traditional military capacity or setting.

In the case of personnel on a boat, especially if they are uniformed passengers, they would typically follow the established customs unless the situation warrants otherwise (such as safety concerns). However, saluting from a boat can be impractical and less of a recognized standard compared to other environments. This understanding leads to the conclusion that a uniformed passenger in a boat does not typically render a hand salute during the National Anthem, primarily due to the context and difficulty of doing so in a boat setting.