Posted on Oct 13, 2014
SGT Richard H.
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There are a gazillion discussions on saluting on RP...let's see how many know this one.

NO PEEKING at regs or other people's replies until you've answered!

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*Note: Photo added by RP Staff, noted that these salutes are with the right hand!
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CPO james A. Redd Jr
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if you are the BMOW and are piping ( for whatever reason) then you can salute with your Left Han
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SgtMaj Joe McCarthy
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When your right arm is in a cast, or you are in a color guard
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PO1 Boatswain's Mate
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If you are stationed in key west fl and made a member of the conch republic navy you salute with your left so you can hold your. Drink with your right!
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LTC Special Operations Response Team (Sort)
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Hmmm
I think the real answer is if you have no hand but a few funny responses I thought of

If your coming off Air Force one drinking coffee and want to salute
If you are talkin on your cell phone and smoking while dribbling a basketball in uniform
If you are in the Air Force and you feel waiting with your right hand is prejudicial so you use your stress card to salute leftie
Lol
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SFC Fred Moore
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left hand salute authorized on back of receiver while rifle is at right shoulder arms....at least I think they used to @ 1963.....seemed to be used while walking guard???/
was it called 'Rifle Salute??"
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PO2 Electronics Technician
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When playing a bosn pipe with your right
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SGT Electronic Warfare Specialist
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When you are walking with the guidon not in formation. When an officer passes you, instead of presenting arms with the guidon, you salute with your left hand across your body at name tap level and your index finger should touch the guidon
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MSgt Rupert Ellis
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When under arms i
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SSgt Nick Kuzy
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When you are at right shoulder arms or order arms.
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SFC G3 Cuops Battle Nco
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When walking with guidon, not in formation. The band leader. Both are a modified salute with your left hand crossing your chest touching your right shoulder, palm facing the ground.
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SGT Richard H.
SGT Richard H.
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There are also a few more, such as a rifle salute with an M-14 (army), M-16 (USMC), both executed the same way...and a couple I've learned since asking the question such as a Boatswain piping someone aboard.
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