Is it ever permissible to salute with your left hand?

SGT Albert Bowman — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:47:40 -0400

Only situation that I could think of is either your right hand/arm is unable to salute (like in a sling) or you are a member of a ceremonial unit that wears a uniform from the 1700s.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2021 11:28 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:28:23 -0400

SGT Albert Bowman Below is a previous post.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-do-you-salute-with-your-left-hand

When do you salute with your left hand? | RallyPoint

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Aug 8 at 2021 11:33 PM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:33:54 -0400

I believe that there is one time, and I think it has to do with the guidon. I was taught basic that saluting with your left hand is a sign of disrespect so I never do it. After I broke my hand I gave a head nod in acknowledgement and had anyone questioned me about my "salute" I would have explained the reason above.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Aug 9 at 2021 4:12 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:12:58 -0400

Both of the things You say are true and also a Navy Boson's mate using His left hand for the Boson's pipe may salute with their left hand. The left hand also can be used for a salute from and individual carrying a guidon or a person carry in weapon at right shoulder arms.

Response by SGT Albert Bowman made Aug 9 at 2021 7:35 AM

SGT Albert Bowman — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:35:53 -0400

All great responses, but I was thinking more along the lines of the left-handed version of the traditional right-handed salute. I totally forgot about the Bosun’s Mate when they present arms with their left-hand while piping with the right.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2021 9:44 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:44:18 -0400

I once watched a video where a Medal of Honor recipient, while doing a pass and review (as it were), going to meet and greet with troops...he was saluting with his left arm. Primarily because his right arm was gone.