Should a 2LT salute a 1LT?

I salute all brass. When I was in.

While enlisted and after commissioning on active duty and in the reserve and guard in both the AF and Army, "there is no rank among lieutenants" was the word. However, I watched as 2 LT in a junior position such as PLT LDR would salute a Commander even if the Commander was a 2LT, so what ever the flavor is on your installation. Beware, the AR 600-25 can be wailed at any moment by junior or senior soldiers. If you are junior then render the honor unless otherwise told by competent authority.

Gee... that’s a given... eh?

IMO, The salute is at the very foundation of what seapates the GI world from the civilian world "The Military Salute" is so much more than "The civilian Hand Wave."

* "The Civilian Hand Wave" is saying "HI," and it doesn’t show honor, respect or a relationship.
* "The Military Salute" is saying I honor and respect you as brother in arms and I'm proud to serve with you.

At least that's the way "This Old Soldier" sees It.

Sir pardon this old HTNCO French my answer is HELL YES . When I first meet this LT or other officer I salute the uniform he wearing not that person . They has to earn my respect with their action in his performance in the command .From me if you hang that uniform on a fence post I will salute it because it is due all the respect because of others that have worn it with HORNOR. Like my old battery commander Anthony F, -[TONY] Stahelski whom had the personal stature to run his unit as he saw fit with the SOP of the command. Sign 40 yards

Having grown up around military customs, and recently transferred to IRR as a result of frustration for the Snowflake and relaxed atmosphere of the JOB and Life we signed up for, I get even more annoyed that a topic like this even comes up. Salute those who hold a higher rank. They worked for it either by battle tested experience or nose in the book. The ranking system is set up the way it is and is not to be questioned unless illegal or unethical. You do PT test raise that right hand and do it. Don't be a D-bag and question these traditions.

Let's not get into all this "I feel this way or I feel that way" BS.....
the FACT of the matter is this.....
a First Lieutenant outranks a Second Lieutenant so YES you salute him.
If you lower your standards.... and some new recruit see this....
he'll start to wonder why he has to salute "anyone".

yes

If you're asking the question, I think you know the answer.

The salute in the military is based upon rank and is for soldiers. With respect to the salute being between "warriors" as presented by LTC Shewbert, has nothing to do with soldiering and the professional military. Not all soldiers are warriors and not all warriors are soldiers. There are many historical points to reflect upon saluting. Generally seen done with the right hand, it was done to show the hand was empty and without malice it was open and not clenched. The military has the salute for respect of rank and position; not the person. Warriors share what they share between comrades and enemies as they deem worthy. IMHO