Should a 2LT salute a 1LT?

I have a difficult time remembering. LOL There were some 1LT(P) that I think deserved a salute at all times. I'm relatively certain that I did not salute 1LTs that were at the officer basic course in my same class. I think common sense would advise that although regulation dictates one thing, situational reality dictates another. For instance, do you salute while in the combat zone. I know I would pass there. LOL

The lower rank salutes the upper rand in the commissioner officer ranks. The upper rank returns the salute and the drops the salute then the lower ranks drops the salute. Enlisted do not salute other enlisted but do salute all Warrant and Commissioned officers.

The history of the salute goes back to the days of the knights. They would raise their visor to show they are friendly. That's how the salute was brought into the US Army for sure. But, it is a military courtesy to salute a higher ranking officer. NCO's will spit napalm on you because they worked for a living. But salutes came from the days of knights to know each other were friendly

I'm finding it hard to believe that s is really a topic. .... Moving on.

It's sad that this even needs to be asked. Of course they should. That's like asking if a 1SG should salute a 2LT.

If wear brass, somebody is eyeballing and you don't even get a kiss. To set a good example 2nd Lt. Should render a proper greeting: "Sir, good morning, Sir. A half hearted return salute discredits you both.

Yes. Also in the armed forces colonels salute generals, and are also saluted by Lt Colonels.

The fact that anyone would question this at all is a problem. Since when does anyone on active duty not show respect for another in uniform? It shouldn't matter what your rank is or if you're enlisted or officer. It's a sign of respect. Simple as that. What we are lacking in today's Snowflake Military is good ole fashioned "old school" military discipline. I miss the military. I miss wearing the uniform and saluting. It was fun. What's the problem?

Of course. The rank difference between an O1 and an O2 is precisely the same as between an O7 and an O8. Do you seriously think a BG would NOT render a salute to an MG?

The old way, is there a new one? Enlisted salute all officers at the appropriate time and place. Officers junior in rank salute all superior grade officers. 2nd Lt. salute 1st Lt., period. The salute is rendered in recognition of the military rank, not who the officer is personally. Medal of Honor are saluted by all military personnel, regardless of the MOH rank, this is not always done - but it is tradition. While engaged in combat operations or when an officer may be targeted - no salutes are rendered to protect the leader from becoming a special target. At one time the warrant officer was not clearly defined, officer or elevated enlisted? To me, they've always been an officer - I salute. Some of the very best troops in the military are WO! The ones I have known have been experts in their field - with guts!