Posted on May 15, 2017
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We have had some interesting discussions here about saluting. How do YOU (not by regulation, but you individually) greet a superior officer outside?

I have seen all types. I have seen individuals salute with greeting of the day or unit specific greeting, no greeting but a salute, or a drill sgt who just put his head down and walked past me.
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LCpl Emanuel W.
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Me in uniform, officer not- salute and greet.
Me not in uniform, officer in uniform- greet
Both not in uniform- greet
I was in the service before fist bumps were even thought of as a greeting. And I don't think you fist bump an officer- unless that officer is extremely cool with it.
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LTC Paul Labrador
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First off, what the F is up with that photo...?!?!? ;o)
Two, if in uniform, I look them square in the eye, salute and say "Good morning (afternoon), Sir/Ma'am" If I am in a unit that has a special greeting, like when I was in 3ACR, I will give that instead. If out of uniform, and I recognize them as my commander, I'll salute and give the greeting as well.
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SGT Patrick Wells
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Is this photo from a movie or have they changed the way to stand at attention?
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Capt Retired
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A salute and Good morning (and the rank of the person)
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SGM Bill Frazer
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I'm old school- higher ups, Good morning or unit motto (Rank), equals- Good morning, subordinates good morning .
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
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Salute with barely audible unit greeting of the day.
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LTJG Officer in training for Submarine Warfare qualification
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If I know the person, I will typically return a salute and salute and greet them by rank and name. If i Do not know them, I will greet them with their rank.
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SSgt Kevin Mileski
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from the front good morning, after noon, good evening, end with sir. from the rear, By your leave Sir
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MAJ Corporate Buyer
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Edited >1 y ago
I make it a point to make eye contact, perform a good salute and give the unit greeting. If it's someone I know pretty well I may salute and offer up a "shoot 'em in the face, sir". Or something along those lines.
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