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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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David Reed
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Really, I thought this was serious question, lol
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David Reed
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When the other hand or arm is injured
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Holden M.
Posted 8 y ago
I would say the only time you can salute with your left hand if you don't have a right hand to salute with.
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Posted 8 y ago
Its not
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Billyray Musselman
Posted 8 y ago
When walking with the Guide-on.... They're maybe other situations too, but I cant think of them off the top of my head...
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Joseph Roberts
Posted 8 y ago
As a Marine, never.
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Rs Rayfield Jr
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If a Marine is piping he can, and if he is wounded he can.
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William Akin
Posted 8 y ago
Piping the side..
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Posted 8 y ago
When carrying a guidon.
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Chris Leisering
Posted 8 y ago
Not that I recall.
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If you only have a left hand.
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