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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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Sure. They should salute each other all night over a bottle of wine with barry manilow playing down by the fire. Who gives a shit?
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If a rank is superior to yours, you salute. PERIOD. There is no question on this so why it even comes up is beyond me. That would be the same for us Navy as asking if a Lt. Commander should Salute a Commander. Or a Lieutenant JG should Salute a Lieutenant.
What about Admirals or Generals? Same thing.. Or heck how about Warrant Officer 1 vs Warrant Officer 2?
It does not matter if the rank is 'similar' in level.. you salute the higher rank..
What about Admirals or Generals? Same thing.. Or heck how about Warrant Officer 1 vs Warrant Officer 2?
It does not matter if the rank is 'similar' in level.. you salute the higher rank..
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It depends on the service. I was the first lieutenant talkin to the second Lieutenant who was in charge of the ammo supply point. Both Army. 2 marine Lts walked up and broke into the conversation wanting to store ammo overnight. The asp oic told them to go into the office. The marine 1Lt then arrogantly started " in the marines, 2nd lt salute 1 lt." The oic turned around, stated this is the Army and we don't.
I am the oic of the asp. Go to my office and wait. Then got in my truck and took an unnecessary trip to the bunkers to help me unload.
I am the oic of the asp. Go to my office and wait. Then got in my truck and took an unnecessary trip to the bunkers to help me unload.
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It's kind of an understood rule of etiquette not to but the short answer to that question is easy, yes. At the end of the day, if you allow regulations to be interpreted as optional not only does it set a bad example but erodes discipline over time. That being said, we as lieutenants didn't salute one another
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You have to much time on your hand to ask this question. Guys the military is not a social club. It is an organization that operates on training discipline and order. We salute because it is at the core of our military worldwide and it is an instance. We may salute out of habit but there is more to this than social preferences. We are not allowed personal preferences. We salute out of respect and requirement.
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I was informed in Basic that any soldier no matter their rank, officer or no, saluted any senior officer and a 2nd Lt. most definitely is lower than a 1st Lt.
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Should a Lt. Colonel salute a full bird? Should a major salute a captain? Should a brigadier general salute a major general? Should a Lt General salute a 4 star? Did Creighton Abrams salute Eisenhower? And my last and final question: What does the regulation say? Therein lies your answer.
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