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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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AR 600-25
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Outside of combat, why on earth wouldn't they? This is the same as saying E-1s and E-2s are the same as E-3s...wrong! I can't think of any reason for a general policy change, except ONE; NOBODY salutes ANY Lt. And we reserve that honor for captains and above.
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Yes, just as a WO should salute a new 2nd LT. You are saluting the rank and honoring that rank. Just as you should address them as Sir/Maam.
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This is no different than a Captain saluting a Major...a 1LT and a 2LT, like the Major and Captain are one grade apart. Salute and stop whining.
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As a young 2LT we had a 1LT who would introduce himself as “senior 1LT promotable.....”
Yeah, okay. If you through your rank around and over your peers, it comes around to bite you.
Yes, a 1LT out ranks a 2LT, but everyone is a LT. If one is in command, yes, salute. When turning over a formation, yes, salute.
Figure out the difference and under currents of positional and personal power. Develop emotional intelligence. Worry less about if a 2LT is saluting you.
Yeah, okay. If you through your rank around and over your peers, it comes around to bite you.
Yes, a 1LT out ranks a 2LT, but everyone is a LT. If one is in command, yes, salute. When turning over a formation, yes, salute.
Figure out the difference and under currents of positional and personal power. Develop emotional intelligence. Worry less about if a 2LT is saluting you.
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To add to my earlier comment. Respect is earned not given by vietue of rank. Combat Arms units area good example of this..coming from10th Mountain
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The only place where i have seen Lt not salute each other along with other ranks such Majors and LTC is in the medical corps and in hospitals
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I have an easier question... Should a 2LT pulling gate-guard duty salute a 1LT in civilian clothes? The CAC says “LT.” The only way they would know is to ask every LT coming through the gate. For this reason, LTs shouldn’t salute other LTs.
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