Posted on Oct 13, 2014
When is it correct to salute with your left hand?
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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!
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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Order arms, trail arms and right shoulder arms when under arms.
Also, when carrying a guidon and not in formation.
Also, when carrying a guidon and not in formation.
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A BM in the uscg and navy under certain situations give a left handed salutes
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I remember seeing a picture of an Army officer saluting with his left hand as he was assisting FDR standing while the colors were being raised.
Also, what about if your right arm was broken?
Or if you were an amputee?
Also, what about if your right arm was broken?
Or if you were an amputee?
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SGT Robert Farrell
Negative, Sergeant...
Order arms, trail arms and right shoulder arms when under arms.
Also, when carrying a guidon and not in formation.
Negative, Sergeant...
Order arms, trail arms and right shoulder arms when under arms.
Also, when carrying a guidon and not in formation.
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