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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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Posted 12 y ago
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The junior always salutes the senior, no excuses, no changing the rules regarless of who you are.
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Gentlemen, it is pretty straight forward. On approach, you salute an officer who out ranks you. A 1LT outranks a 2LT every day of the week. It is not about ego, it is about customs and courtesies. Warriors salute their Commanders. We salute our officers, and officers salute officers that outrank them. It is the way it is. It is not demeaning or demoralizing in any way.
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Yes, and especially in front of junior enlisted. Plain and simple, do the right thing, even when no one else is looking.
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A second lieutenant should always render appropriate honors to the first lieutenant and the junior officer (measured in rank, not years or experience) should always initiate the salute to the senior, with a few extenuating circumstances, like quarterdeck watch for example. I propose to you, if we don't enforce these sacred traditions, then who? If the enlisted personnel see that proper customs and courtesies aren't being rendered, how do we expect them to do the same?
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I could care less what two LT do with each other, although if I was an LT I would.
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So let's take this a step further and see what everyone, especially my fellow Warrants, think about WOs saluting other WOs.
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Not only should a 2LT salute a 1LT, but they should also salute a senior 2LT and a 1LT should salute a senior 1LT, etc.
Of course they would have to know the other outranks them. If in doubt, salute.
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