As an officer, should you salute someone junior whom gives you the greeting of the day, but hands are full and can not render a salute?

As regulation states Sir all you need to do is give the greeting of the day back. &nbsp;I have had the opposite happen and felt bad that I couldn't salute but gave the greeting of the day and the Officer saluted back.<div><br></div>

Anybody that gives me the greeting of the day is getting saluted, whether they can salute back or not.

Tricky question, Sir... Although when someone salutes an officer, Reg says that you can't release your hand until the salute is returned... Being an insufferable amount of time if the officer is power hungry and hates the lower enlisted... So, if an officer is carrying something, I would be polite, not salute so that way I wouldnt have to stand at the POA all day until said person renders the salute in return, but I WOULD, however, give the greeting of the day...&nbsp;

AR does not require it, but If I am able to salute I do, even if the officer cant return the salute. NOT REQUIRED does not mean strictly forbidden!<div><br></div><div><div>AR 600–25<br></div><div><br></div><div>i. Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are—</div><div>(1) In civilian attire.</div><div>(2) Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.</div><div>(3) Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impracticable.</div><div>(4) Working as a member of a detail, or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety</div><div>hazard.</div><div>(5) In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.</div><div>(6) In the ranks of a formation</div></div>

Ryan, why you recycling questions from BOLC??? JK lol