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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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As a Marine SNCO, When I saluted an officer I was saluting my Corps. What we ALL represent. A cohesive synchronized machine relentlessly working towards collectively accomplishing whatever was deemed our "objective." I never cared whether I liked, disliked or even knew the man with the shiny fancy sparkly things on his collar. I didn't care if he was a hardened warrior of 20 years or a punk kid of 20 weeks. I trusted in my Marine Corps. I trusted they would conduct due diligence in choosing who was qualified to make decisions of life and death over others and I would trust in their judgement. I knew that for our "machine" to run properly each piece had to execute its role impeccably without hesitation, bias, or prejudice.
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This is like asking if a Major General should salute a Leuitenant General. Of course he better. The senior general earned those three stars and the respect and resposibilty that goes with the rank. So a 2nd Lt. better salute the 1st Lt. or face the wrath of his senior and squadron commander.
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So, there are two answers to your question.
Technically, yes a 2LT is junior to the 1LT and "should" be saluting them.
That being said, there is an unwritten rule where 2LT's don't salute their fellow 1LT's.
Technically, yes a 2LT is junior to the 1LT and "should" be saluting them.
That being said, there is an unwritten rule where 2LT's don't salute their fellow 1LT's.
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SPC Mike Davis
Fine! Now when an enlisted does not salute. You accept the "unwritten rule" and walk on by. Of course you don't you abuse your power and correct the enlisted. You abuse your power by not enforcing the regulation that covers all required salutes.
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As I was told when I was a young 2LT by my XO who was a 1st Lt. Lt's don't salute other Lt's, we are all bastards.
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I was in the service in the sixties. I am not surewhat changes have been made, but in the sixties, the junior officer always saluted the senior officer.
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