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.
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*Note: Photo added by RP Staff, noted that these salutes are with the right hand!
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*Note: Photo added by RP Staff, noted that these salutes are with the right hand!
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I didn't think that there was any reason to salute with the left hand.. I've never seen or heard of that unless you're a new recruit and make that mistake and get quickly admonished..Lol
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There are three examples of left hand salutes: The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Drum Major salutes with left hand, palm outward, as they follow the Revolutionary custom in ceremony; Boatswain's Mate when piping a senior officer on-board in the Navy and Coast Guard as the pipe is held in the right hand; Last but not least, any disabled service member or veteran who is unable to salute with their right may salute with their left.
Marshall, John K. "Authorized Left-handed Salutes." The Honor Guard Manual. Place of Publication Not Identified: Lulu Com, 2012. 46. Print.
Marshall, John K. "Authorized Left-handed Salutes." The Honor Guard Manual. Place of Publication Not Identified: Lulu Com, 2012. 46. Print.
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Order arms, trail arms and right shoulder arms...
Carrying a guidon when not in formation.
Carrying a guidon when not in formation.
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As a Marine you never salute with the left hand. We were not alowed to carry anything not related to our job of duty in our left hand that would hinder our ability to render a proper and "crisp" salute.
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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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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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When your right hand is being used to perform a military maneuver or if it's shot and can't move
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