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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..."
Officers
Customs and Courtesies
Army
Saluting
AR 600-25
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Second Lieutenants salute every, every, higher ranking officer. Even First Lieutenants. In the RVN era there was no question about this. I did, nevertheless, have to remind a number of Lieutenants (both grades) about this fact of life. <snicker>
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WHAT?? This is a no brainer. The superior officer is the 1LT, and he or she gets a salute from the butter bar and below. OTHERWISE this would be just like a LTC not saluting a full bird COLONEL. "Because they're both Colonels." That's nonsense. And there are more important and more complicated issues.
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No. Let's not carried away with things. An LT is an LT. All good in that world.
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Simple. What does the regulation say?
A salute is not an obligation. A salute is an honor.
A salute is not an obligation. A salute is an honor.
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... the "butter bar", by tradition, shouldn't salute the "Silver Stallion" unless the 1LT is placed in a position of authority over the 2LT. Combat situations is a given, but Unit situations may vary and with a current Chain-of-Command within the Unit the 1st and 2nd may see themselves as equals and working partners. But in the absence of the Captain, the 1st becomes Acting Captain, and the 2nd WILL salute the 1st during any and all encounters.
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" Most see a LT as a LT regardless of being a 1st or 2nd. How do you all feel about this?"
That's like saying a Light Colonel is the same as a Full Bird Colonel.
That's like saying a Light Colonel is the same as a Full Bird Colonel.
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No. Unless he/she happens to be a 1LT(P) company commander. Same for majors when one is MAJ (P) battalion commanders, etc.
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This shouldn't even be a question for crying out loud. The regs state that the junior rank will salute the senior rank (period). I saluted 2LT's all the time regardless of my rank/yrs in, and would drop my troops for failing to do so. Also Officers will salute equal Officers if they are in higher command. Example, 2LT temporarily Acting Company Commander- all Plt Leaders will salute him! Damn LT you should know better, the hell with what other folks are doing, you are required to follow/enforce the regs!
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