Posted on Oct 13, 2014

When is it correct to salute with your left hand?

SGT Richard H.

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There are a gazillion discussions on saluting on RP...let's see how many know this one.

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*Note: Photo added by RP Staff, noted that these salutes are with the right hand!

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Posted 9 y ago

Absolutely never

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Posted 9 y ago

Never

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CPL Jeffrey OConnor

Posted 9 y ago

Only on opposite day.

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SGT Terry White

Posted 9 y ago

When you have no right hand or arm.

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Posted 9 y ago

When your right hand is unavailable to render the salute.

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Posted 9 y ago

When you're a pilot taking off

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Posted 9 y ago

You are an amputee or otherwise have an injured right arm

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PO1 Christopher Yancey

Posted 9 y ago

when your right arm is disabled as in a sling or a cast, or if it has been amputated

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Posted 9 y ago

Right arm is injured and unable to salute with.

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Posted 9 y ago

F'n NEVER!

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