Posted on Dec 14, 2020
Do I need to render a salute to an officer when my hands are occupied?
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This is the second time I’ve gotten reprimanded for this situation. I was walking with a binder in my hands, and a mug in the other hand. I walked past a CSM and a CPT, greeted both as I was unable to salute. CSM stopped me and demanded that I drop everything to salute the CPT. AR 600-25 states that I am not required to render a salute if I am carrying articles with both hands. What is the right answer?
Customs and Courtesies
Saluting
Officers
Enlisted
Posted 5 y ago
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In the British Army, rendering a Smart eyes Right or left, is a salute on it's own.
Still no takers why we salute with our left hand once a year since 1692, come on lads.
Still no takers why we salute with our left hand once a year since 1692, come on lads.
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1SG(P) Dean Mcbride (MPER) (SPHR)
US Army regs prohibit left hand salutes... Does not matter what happened in 1692. We do not do it!
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no . stand or sit at attention . basic instruction . csm wrong, abuse of authority . but then the mug could be construed as out of uniform .
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