Posted on Apr 15, 2021
Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis
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The regulations do allow that no salute is required, thus we are talking about very informal circumstances. For example, I have a brother who is senior to me by date of rank. At family reunions, I salute him (at least once) not because I have to but because I want to. (I'm quite proud of his accomplishments._
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SSgt Owner/Operator
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When in uniform and I recognize an officer in civvies I always render a salute.
When in civvies and I recognize an officer in civvies it is simply a verbal greeting (good afternoon/evening sir).
When in civvies and the officer is in uniform it is still a pleasant verbal greeting but I step aside and come to a loose attention until they pass me by.
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SSG Paul Headlee
SSG Paul Headlee
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Great!
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SSgt Dan Montague
SSgt Dan Montague
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Well said.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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Yes I would. A salute is rendering respect when in uniform to the rank. In civilian attire it represents (for me at least) more respect for the individual as well as the rank.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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I've had kids salute me while I was in uniform. And I always return the salute to kids.
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Cpl Vic Burk
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Good ideal. It probably makes them feel good that you returned the salute SFC Thomas Livingston. Depending on their age they probably also brag about it!
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SSG Paul Headlee
SSG Paul Headlee
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That happened many times to me as a recruiter. I'd always tell them Hey! That's pretty good! Did you know you could get paid for that?
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