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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..."
Officers
Customs and Courtesies
Army
Saluting
AR 600-25
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With not ever being an Officer I don't know if I can completely understand that kind of emotion or brotherhood shared within the select group. But as an enlisted member I was proud to salute anyone above me because I believe respect wasn't just given by doing it but earned as well. Showing that you acknowledge and respect that officers rank shows that you respect the uniform and its meaning and history of common courtesy. Thinking that your superior (even if they are only in 2 months more than you) does not deserve that respect I think shows that you have a lack of respect for the entire system. Just my opinion though. You should be proud to salute. One day you will not be required to and you WILL miss it, TRUST ME.
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Yes they should salute regardless of the fact that the are both LT's, it's part of the customs and courtesies. Just like a SGT standing at parade rest for a SSG, they are both NCOs and both addressed as Sargent but the SSG is senior.
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Don't worry sir you will be saluted always promoted or not. doesn't matter what rank a salute is a salute it is the military standard.
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The salute is a sign of respect, not just any respect, but respect among professionals. Get to know your regulation, read them AR 600-25 is the appropriate regulation for the Army.
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You are correct Sir, you acknowledge that senior officer at all times, just like a LTC saluting A COL, same principle, eventually you will be there answering the same question from a junior officer after you move up the chain.
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Sir, you have answered your own question. Proper respect is never inappropriate or 'toolish'.
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I'm a brand new 2LT with 4 years prior service. I salute 1LTs and refer to them as sir or ma'am even though they sometimes tell me that I don't have to. As a former NCO, I know what right is. Even subordinates can influence their superiors to do the right thing.
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I believe that they should salute simply because if we want to start setting the right example for the lower enlisted Soldiers than it has to start with the leadership. Discipline starts from the top down not from the bottom up!
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Absolutley, In my platoon if someone out ranks you, you will stand at parade rest and show proper respect.
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That's how it is in my platoon. They brought back the E4 mafia, and we (E3 and below) regard them as Specialist, from parade rest.
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