 United States military personnel are required by regulations to render honors with a hand salute, or when in civilian dress, to place their right hand over their heart when "Kimigayo", "The Star-Spangled Banner", or any other national anthem is performed.The Act on National Flag and Anthem also does not dictate when or where "Kimigayo" should be played.The anthem, however, is commonly played at sporting events inside of Japan, or at international sporting events where Japan has a competing team.