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I have been dealing with this a lot. I have seen both ways. As per AR 600–25 the junior person should salute. I see a 1LT senior to a 2LT and I salute them. I have seen many instances where this does not happen. Most see a LT as a LT regardless of being a 1st or 2nd. How do you all feel about this?
"B. All Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute. Salutes will be exchanged between officers (commissioned and warrant) and enlisted personnel, and with personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States..."
"B. All Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute. Salutes will be exchanged between officers (commissioned and warrant) and enlisted personnel, and with personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States..."
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AR 600-25
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I believe this a time honored tradition of 2LT's not saluting 1LT's. Yes, it is against regulation, but these two ranks are so junior and so similar. An exception would be if the CO is a 1LT, but that is it. I would say that this situation is also common with WOs, although I have no first hand knowledge. I teach JROTC and I have cadets going on to SROTC. I tell them, somewhat jokingly but also true, to not salute any 1LTs once they have been commissioned.
Maybe some will disagree, but I like these unwritten rules or policies we have in the military. It makes it so much more fun and interesting.
Maybe some will disagree, but I like these unwritten rules or policies we have in the military. It makes it so much more fun and interesting.
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It's not done however, according Custom and Courtesy a junior is supposed to salute a senior ranking. Case and point doesn't a Lieutenant COLONEL salute a Colonel?
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This question is a pillar in RallyPoint History. You have to look how old it is and how much traffic it has got.
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No. And if you expect it as a 1LT, you're 99% likely to be a guy who nobody likes.
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I still get a kick out of this topic. I have yet to have one say it so eloquently.
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lower rank salutes higher rank. warrant salutes officer, 2lt salutes 1st lt. simple
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