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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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Historically, the salute was a greeting. See it as tipping your hat to a lady, friend, or colleague. We in the military like to think it as a sign or respect among warriors. In other cultures (military), you bow. I had to learn that in Japan. Their officers bow to each other, we were expected to both bow and render a hand salute to their officers. Should a 2ndLt salute a 1stLt? Of course. Should a big deal be made of it? Of course NOT. But, to play devil's advocate, the salute very much is a sign of respect; is a hand salute given to a Medal of Honor recipient of ANY RANK? ALWAYS.
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If they are an officer and outrank you, then yes you salute them period.
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I may have been a bad NCO, but I just loved finding an officer with hands full and sometimes go out of my way to salute and many times watch them scramble to salute back. But I agree, juniors should always salute a senior
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I find it hard to believe this is a discussion it is automatic that lower ranks of the other one it doesn't matter time in grade or not.
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As an officer of Marines and a 2ndLt, I only saluted a 1stLt if he was in command such as a battery commander or infantry company commander. When I was at Ft Sill, the administration company was a 1stLt. I saluted him when I encountered him, unless we were indoors.
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Why even ask this inane question.. we know what the answer is... those of us that have been around even a few years
Know that answer.
Know that answer.
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The first week I spent in Basic at Ft Bragg in 1968, some fool Pvt neglected to salute an LTC, so, for the next two weeks everyone in the BCT Bde. Was directed by the Bde. CD-R. To salute anyone of higher rank.
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Why not. I respect that the person is an officer for one thing and the salute, imho, is another way of saying "hello" to a fellow officer. The old saying, "if in doubt, salute" is always true. Common sense is also in play when saluting. And lastly, how long does it take to raise that arm, render the salute, and lower the arm? Two seconds? Not much from a lifetime.
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