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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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Customs and Courtesies
Army
Saluting
AR 600-25
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This is trivial at best but I would say yes you should do it. Ncos address higher ncos by rank and stand at parade rest this the same should be done with officers.
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If you're a 1LT and you're hung up on a 2LT not saluting you, you're not busy enough. Go find something to do. And I say that as a 1LT.
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I posted this year's ago. I am a prior service SSG. I saluted every rank above me. I asked this question while I was in BOLC. Then I went to Ranger school only to come back and find out this thing was on fire. But it is interesting to see people from the enlisted point of view vs officers.
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CPT (Join to see) I'm a mustang prior service. I understand the eye roll of good idea fairies
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No. We're all LTs. Don't waste my time with that nonsense, just do your job, butter bar.
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Absolutely not. And any 1LT that demands it is on a power trip and needs a boot in the ass by their NCO.
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I recommend trying the CW5 and SGM. Make them stand at attention when addressing you. Thats supposed to happen too. Its a good way to make new friends. ;)
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Lieutenants don't salute lieutenants.
Rank among LTs is like virtue among whores.
Rank among LTs is like virtue among whores.
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Simple answer is yes. When I was a senior Capt I had a young troop who thought that an 18 year old E2 was just the same as a 1Lt. It took a bit of time but I was finally able to convince him that was not the case.
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