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Posted on Oct 13, 2014
When is it correct to salute with your left hand?
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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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When your right is in a sling or cast
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When the right hand/arm is unable.
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....????
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When your right hand has been incapacitated in some way but I'm not 100% sure on that with out looking it up
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Chuck Edder
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Idk
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Gary Macnamara
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Only in the Navy and Marine Corps when the right hand is encumbered.
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William Swink
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Rifle salute at order arms or right shoulder arms.
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Never.
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Paul Wilbert
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Never unless one arm..
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Anytime your hands are in your pockets.
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