On the US Memorial Day this year with the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS), I served as part of a Color Guard at several wreath layings at the various memorials around Washington, DC. We used the US Flag, the Saltire, and the flags of each of the US Armed Forces: US Army, USMC, US Navy, USAF and US Coast Guard. During the playing of Taps all the flags but the US Flag were dipped in salute. After the first instance, I started a discussion. I believe, as a National Color, the Saltire also should not have been dipped. The argument given is we (SAMS), are an American organization made up of American Veterans in the USA, only the US Flag is dipped. I still feel that, being a National Flag (not looking to start a political discussion about independence, etc), the same argument applies to the Saltire. I look forward to your input.