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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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I was told in OCS that when we were Second Lieutenant and we saw a First Lieutenant, we were to salute him. I get to my first assignment at Fort McClellan and report in and I was taken to the Brigade Adjutant who was a First Lieutenant. I saluted him. Caught him by surprise. :-) He did return my salute and told me to call him by his first name. :-)
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CPT (Join to see) Damn,Lt,this post is still around?Thought it would have been deleted by now.
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On my first day as a brand new 2LT attending the Basic course at FBGA ,I saluted a 1LT in passing,he very courteously and even kindly called me back and in a business tone said ,"We lieutenants don't salute each other." He was instructing in a positive tone ,not correcting or reprimanding. That was helpful throughout my career in that it taught me how to correct in a positive manner and to recognize when friendly advice was the best teacher.
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"Most see a LT as a LT regardless of being a 1st or 2nd. How do you all feel about this?"
Your citation is correct, however, the above quote has more leaks than Wiki.
Do you think an Army 1, 2, 3, 4 star don't salute each other because you know, a "General is a General"?
Your citation is correct, however, the above quote has more leaks than Wiki.
Do you think an Army 1, 2, 3, 4 star don't salute each other because you know, a "General is a General"?
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Not sure how this is even a question. Yes assuming they are in the rear, and not down range. Two reasons 1 because the military of the United States is are professional fighting force that follows regulations 2 even more importantly because our leaders lead by example, and if the officers don't follow regulations I guarantee the enlisted will notice.
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They would salute a Colonel or a General. Why not salute any senior officer. I believe it's even in the soldiers hand book passed out the 1st week of basic.
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Of course. It is a mutual respect for one another. To try to avoid the salute, for any reason by anyone, is disrespectful.
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