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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..."
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Uh yeah they should. I saluted CW2s when I was a W1 even though they would usually get mad at me
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I asked this question in ROTC, shortly before being commissioned 2LT (c. 1984).
My PMS (Professor of Military Science) replied: "There is no respect among lieutenants."
So, no; 2LTs do not salute 1LTs, nor do they call them sir or ma'am.
My PMS (Professor of Military Science) replied: "There is no respect among lieutenants."
So, no; 2LTs do not salute 1LTs, nor do they call them sir or ma'am.
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CPT Hugh Rhodes
I was taught NOT to salute 1st LTs in Army Officer basic as a 2nd LT. It may be different in other branches of the service but that is the way it has been in the Army for quite some time.
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As I Learned in the Army back in the 60s, "He who salutes first is a gentleman". It's just a matter of rank you still have to salute even if he id a dumb SOB.
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How did you pass through basic training not knowing the answer to that question ?
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I know the answer but as you could see by the amount of content in relation to this isn't that simple.
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The 1st Lt is senior to the 2D Lt. So therefore he must render a salute. Now probably during normal work this is not done, but when a 1st.Lt is in command of a company and a 2D Lt. is one of the platoon leaders and those officers meet in the company area the 2D Lt. Will render a salute.
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Absolutely, as Colonel Winters from Easy Company Band of Brother's Fame once stated it is respect for the rank not the individual. It is all about discipline and respect for rank.
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