Posted on Oct 19, 2016
Are you required to salute officers in ABUs or Blues while in PT gear?
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I have an AMN in my class that was told by an officer that while in PT gear you didn't have to salute an officer in ABU'S. AFI 36-2903 says you do not.
Customs and Courtesies AFI states in uniform you do. PT gear is a uniform. I told her to salute anyway since it is a sign of respect to the officer. Thoughts?
Customs and Courtesies AFI states in uniform you do. PT gear is a uniform. I told her to salute anyway since it is a sign of respect to the officer. Thoughts?
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Air Force PT? Is it safe to salute while operating a golf cart? Sorry, couldn't help myself :)
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LTC James McElreath
The only service personnel that get mad appears to be the young ones that has not learned the ropes yet. I would bet most were the bully types off the block.
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MSgt Kerry Lundy
When you can't laugh at your self, you need to take a few days leave to relax. I find the "sniping" back and forth between the different branches or the different specialties humorous. It kind of breaks the ice.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
MAJOR JOHN BELL.?
That's Exactly Why I Joined The Air Force...
YOU Poor Dudes Do All The Work, While WE Get All The Credit
Perhaps You Didn't Know This,
But You've Always Worked For Us.
Thanks For YOUR Service
LOL... Just Yanking Your Chain...
That's Exactly Why I Joined The Air Force...
YOU Poor Dudes Do All The Work, While WE Get All The Credit
Perhaps You Didn't Know This,
But You've Always Worked For Us.
Thanks For YOUR Service
LOL... Just Yanking Your Chain...
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To paraphrase one of my favorite authorities on all things military (a tee shirt I see ever once in a while) - "Salute 'em all, let the Sergeant Major figure it out!"
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As I recall Marines never saluted if they were uncovered. Since PT normally never includes a cover of any kind which would relieve the SM of saluting. A verbal greeting is certainly in order. If for some reason I was wearing my cover and also in PT gear, and the Col happened by I would damn sure salute.
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