salute VS dont salute

Soldiers are required to salute an officer. There are time when they do salute and don't salute though. Ill explain a little about that in this two minute Tuesday episode.
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[@matthewcheshire8709]

also, if a soldier has the medal of honor you salute no matter the rank. you are not saluting the person, you are saluting the medal from what i know.

[@dosduce]

I ran into this in 1977. I joined the Army after serving 6 years in the Air Force and then college. We were in formation at traing in Ft Leonard Wood Mo. The Drill Seargent was inspecing us. We were in dress greens. He stopped and saluted a private in our ranks. Turns out the guy served in Vietnam, got out for a few years and came back in because unemployment was through the roof under Jimmy Carter. {keep electing democrats) Even though we were all in the same unit, we never knew about the medal untill that moment. He told us later how he came to be awarded it. I worked with another guy who was given a battlefield commission, RIFTED about 12 years later, and recived the medal at his retirement. The one thing both of them told me, they were scared to death, it's why they did what they did, to save their friends and themselves. It was an honor to know these men. I knew a lot of brave and heroic men in the Army after the Vietnam war was over.

[@lisalalita]

A question, so forgive my ignorance here: if he served in the Vietnam war and got back in, why was he a private? do you men he had to start at the beginning again? Or had he changed forces?

[@dosduce]

Yes he had to start all over. There was a rule if you were out for more than two years you lost all of your rank and had to start over. He was a Master Seargent when he got out the first time. I was in the Air Force during the war, got out for more than 2 years but I served in the reserves during those two years so I kept my rank as a seargent. We were in a program for what the Army called retreads. It was called minute man training. We had to learn to use and qualify with every small arm, grenade, rocket launcher, claymore mine, and M60 machine gun, as well as pass the PT test and basic training tests. It took some people only two weeks others two months or more. It took me about a month because I was not in shape. Then I went on to Warrent Officer Flight School. I qualified with so many weapons my flight insturctor thought I was in the infantry, not the Air Force. All of that training came in handy later on in the Army. I know you will ask, everyone does, I liked the Army better. As the commercials say we do more before 9AM then mot peole do all day long.

[@lisalalita]

"Retreads" - They seriously called it that?! LOL I wonder if you still lose rank after only 2yrs? a bit steep, considering if you survived a war and had a good military record... Thanks for your answer!

[@dosduce]

Ask a recruter.

[@lars1701again]

Little factoid, at the Pentagon there is a line that circles the building and once you cross it you don't have to salute a officer or some poor private will ware his arm out lol

[@brianjungen4059]

Yep. Carlisle Barracks at the War College had that too.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

When in doubt, whip it out.

[@waynekenoff5532]

Lmao

[@matthieukalua7013]

I'm in JROTC and our instructor told us this in class lol

[@MrKrabs-ld3ps]

Oh, i learned this in elementary

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

I got me a rock n roll band

[@wherecar54]

I remember in AIT I was out somewhere on base and a Flag officer’s car slowed down and watched me while I was walking, I knew he had nothing better to do but wait for my salute, and the right time I saluted, and held until he returned mine which seemed like an eternity. It makes me wonder if we have too many Generals...waiting for a friggin salute.

[@canaldoxerxes]

I have a coworker who served in the drafted military (reserve training, mandatory for males over 18 here in Brazil). He tells me that the sgt. pulled a prank on a guy in his unit that was very naive, saying that a Major was coming down to inspect the barracks and, since he has a very high rank compared to the soldiers, he had to salute the Major with both hands. The naive guy did that at the first sight of the major; needless to say the major gave him a giant ear chew and the rest of the unite laughed their asses off.

[@HMSBreadnought]

Omg, I tried that on a sub lieutenant

[@jai-kk5uu]

If that soilder has no way to put the blame and consequences on the Sargent that military is fucked (literally in case of female soilders)

[@canaldoxerxes]

@@jai-kk5uu I think it was just a minor thing, in a small reserve unit. Probably they got some extra sentry shifts.

[@jai-kk5uu]

@@canaldoxerxes yeah, but the point is this gives the soilder power over the Sargent. And if it doesn't meaning the soilder can't report it , or won't be taken seriously or the Sargent won't be punished harshly without any fear of consequences for the soilder than you have bigger issues(female soilders raped by their own side).

[@canaldoxerxes]

@@jai-kk5uu there are very few female military personnel in Brazilian armed forces. Most are officers in the medical branch. But indeed, Brazilian military is a little top heavy - there are too many officers and nco's than regular troops.

[@victorwaddell6530]

US Navy is similar on land , but onboard a ship is very different . You salute an officer the first time you encounter him on the weather deck , but continue about your business thereafter . If your duties require , you may forgo the salute but give verbal acknowledgement of his presence . Inside the weather deck you continue about your work , but acknowledge him or her with a verbal greeting . If you're on watch status and wearing a watch belt you always salute . If the Captain appears the first to view him shouts " Captain on Deck " and comes to attention . Everyone else follows suit . The Captain will usually shout "Carry On " and the crew continues to work . If not , you clear out of his way and remain at attention until he leaves . (You're a stormtrooper and he's Darth Vader .) If the area is a watch station the call is "The Captain is in/on (inset name of the space) " . Such as "The Captain is on The Bridge " . Upon leaving , the call is "The Captain has left The Bridge " or wherever . The watch standers continue their duties without coming to attention or saluting whether the Captain is coming or going . One interesting form of naval salute is when two ships pass close aboard . The ship with the junior Captain salutes the ship with the senior Captain . This is done by a series of blasts from the Boatswain's Mate of The Watch on his Boatswain's Pipe , and a dip of the ship's flags . Every crewmember outside the weather deck stands to attention during the salute . If the two ships pass close aboard again on the same day this salute is not repeated . Every US Navy and Coast Guard ship Captain has a serial number in a book published by the navy . The lower the number , the senior the Captain . Ships of allied navies ( British Royal Navy , Canadian , Australian , NZ , etc. ) are given the same courtesy . That's how navy ships know which salutes first . Interesting , and confusing to many .

[@jamesstreet228]

Very good and spot on. I was on a Spruance Class and we had a CO that God ruined a perfectly good dick when he put ears on him. We could be in the ships store and the dick would come in and someone would call "attention on deck" and he'd continue about his business of buying whatever he wanted and as he was leaving he'd say "carry on." I HATED the fk'er. I swear if I ever see that SOB again it's on. He would actually push and slam the junior officers around physically. If that mf'er had ever put his hands on me I swear was gonna cripple his ass but I never saw him touch any enlisted. I even asked JAG officer if I would get in trouble and he told me "No. If he puts his hands on you it's considered 'abandonment of rank.'" People were busting their own hands with a hammer just to get off the ship. That's how bad it was and we even had one suicide but that was before I got there. Anyway, I know it's been a long time but good job of going through all that.

[@1997olly]

At my first duty station I would have lunch at the hospital. One day there was a fire drill and it was at this time I learned an exemption to the salute rule.

[@joemills5055]

I know a few LTs who are cool with you not saluting if they have their hands full but if I don’t know them I’ll do it anyway. Most of the time they’ll say something like “don’t worry about it” or “you’re good” before you get to them. Same thing if you have your hands full. I’ll always get ready to drop what I have in my hands or switch hands and they’ll just tell me not to worry about it but I still get ready to do it. Never know.

[@kingtut8367]

If u have your hands full and u approach an officer just acknowledge him/her with a good morning sir/ma’am and vice versa. No need to make it awkward for the both of you.

[@captainnwalps6689]

The LT could just address the saluting solider by saying “as you were”

[@SSArcher11]

There's a lot to be covered in this topic. For example, a member of the U.S. military is expected to salute officers of NATO ally nations, but not officers of other nations.

[@FisherZ25]

so not Oz or Japanese officers but they are allies... kinda weird. just European plus Canadian officers lol

[@jamesstreet228]

I remember when I was in crypto school in Florida there was a British 3 star on the base. I hadn't seen him yet but we knew he was there. I also had my right arm in a cast up past my elbow. We were just hanging around at the guard shack at the compound and I looked around and there he was. Lol. I don't know where he came from. It was like Scotty beamed him down. Nobody knew what to do so I threw my right arm up in as good of a salute as I could manage and I said "Good morning Admiral." Some of the others didn't salute but he was cool about it. He laughed and told me "Good job on the salute." He was a REALLY nice guy. However, there was a US commander who watched everything and he came over and he lit in to those who didn't salute. I said "I'm sorry commander, I did the best I could." He said "No, no I saw you. You're good. You've got your arm in a cast I understand." He gave the ones who didn't salute an ass chewin for the books. Really, we were only a few months into the military (maybe a month outta basic) and we didn't know what proper etiquette was for foreign officers. I just saluted him because I thought we might have to and figured there was no harm in saluting him. Afterwards I was glad I did.

[@majorlee76251]

If it moves salute it, if it doesn't move, paint it.

[@chrisnewton5126]

I remember after getting out of the RA and then enlisting a couple years later in the NG; that on my first day in NG I was walking up to report and an LT came out of the building. I saluted and said "morning" and held the salute and had to do a 180 while still saluting because he wouldn't return it. Then the LT just said "Sergeant, we don't do that here.". Talk about culture shock.

[@slydog75]

That LT was an asshole (as most are). He should have returned your salute, THEN explained.

[@MasterFranklin0211]

If two branches of the military share a base I.E. Airforce and Army, would an Airman have to salute an Army captain or visa versa

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Yes they will still salute to also include foreign military officers. A service member may have a foreign officer in their AIT.

[@MasterFranklin0211]

Thank you for the answer

[@rob46711]

@@lelandgaunt9985 Yes, I had a British Warrant Officer as one my instructors at AIT that we had to salute

[@tomquimby6432]

Yes. Even when you share a base with a foreign army you salute their officers as well. During the Cold War in Germany I was often in places where I had to salute German, French, British and even Soviet officers.

[@victorwaddell6530]

Yes . It's common for sailors and marines to be on the same duty station or ship . They recognize each other's rank structures though the rank names are different . I E a Marine Captain is an O3 , but a Navy Captain is an O6 (or the Commanding Officer ) .

[@Williameagleblanket]

If you ever get stationed at Camp KAIA ( Kabul, Afghanistan,, a small NATO base) you do not salute officers there. Only the Generals that are there rate a salute, and that could be American, British, Afghan, French, etc. So you will have to learn the rank structure there as well when you get in Country.

[@johnthurman4101]

You should salute in pt uniform. Most officers wear their rank on their reflective belt.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

You still render honors in the apfu.

[@jthavorn]

Do you have a timer you’re looking at? Notice you do these in one take with no cuts. 👍

[@christopherchaos]

Sometimes it just takes several takes to get it right but I do have a timer just under the camera.

[@pvtinfo2828]

No hat, on salute zones

[@tomquimby6432]

I was always taught when in doubt salute.

[@chrisgomez1840]

idk i mean i had saluted an uniformed officer while in civilian clothes at my school who was outside n passing by n they just gave a head nod

[@matthewhunt7753]

Thank you

[@CrusaderGamer]

I was literally just thinking about this

[@gabrielrivera8849]

Hay can you make a video on where all the patches ect go on the acu

[@edlovesbfmv1]

When reporting to the board, which is indoors mostly, you salute the president of the board

[@efrainrivera7862]

I remember when I came to P.R. from NY,joined my new Reserve unit I saluted my 2nd Lt I was told by my fellow soldiers why I saluted him I said because he was an officer.They said we don't salute because we're in PR?

[@tiarataylor598]

How do we go about NCOs versus Commission Officers, do we still salute? Or we only Salute Commission Officers?

[@isatq2133]

How can a civilian salute?

[@Lucks-3]

How would you announce to your fellow soldiers that an officer is approaching?

[@TheGrimReapersx]

Should a civilian salute a soldier?? I would think it be a sign of respect and a thanks for serving our country they deserve alot??

[@christopherchaos]

No. That would just be weird. The soldier might salute back but it would be awkward if you are not a soldier in uniform.

[@TheGrimReapersx]

@@christopherchaos Ahhh i just always thought itd be a like a sign of high respect but i get it cause its not a common practice.

[@NL_Chuy]

How can I salute a veteran and thank him for his service is that alright or disrespectful?

[@christopherchaos]

Might be weird. It would be better to just shake their hand.

[@przyplyw]

In Poland there is no hand-salut when not wearing a hat or helmet - then you just front your officer and nod your head... thats why its strange to see a hand salute to the bare head

[@edwardnakagawa4262]

** ALWAYS READY,SIR ! **2nd Cav . *GOTTA HAVE *BALLS,SIR ! 9th Cav** A Few Unit Mottos, from Units, I been in ! ** Of Course ? **19 D HERE !! * FOREVER !

[@drusmith3480]

Salute. "Charlie Rock!"

[@Quecuhzoo]

Dru Smith Charlie Rock?

[@novaskyzero]

Rock Solid

[@true0neslast_91]

How should a citizen pay respect or salute someone in the military ? I would shake hands and personally thank them but what if they are at a distance or passing by?

[@luiscarlosgb1150]

Whatever you want but please don't salute if you're a civilian.

[@rob46711]

If I remember correctly, if your right arm is injured to where you are unable to render a salute, you can render it with your left hand. Also, don't you have to salute indoors when under arms?

[@kingtut8367]

U never salute with your left.

[@stephenkiely9244]

Salute a WO in the British army, stand by to feel the boot of a man who works for a living.

[@fletcherdixon1933]

If you are on base in civilians and @ 1700 retreat begins do you salute?

[@TheBigHurt907]

Do Cadets or Warrant Officer Candidates deserve a salute from enlisted Soldiers? I say no because they are not officers or Warrant Officers yet. What say you or fellow brothers/sisters in arms?

[@saulgamez7726]

Do you salute indoors for the star spangled banner?

[@eduardocervantes9195]

Sorry I am late I had classes😅, great video though😁

[@mcoleman6893]

In basic, the rule was simple: When in doubt, whip it out.

[@faisalmangal8243]

Hit em with the "Company ATTENTION!!!!!!!!"

[@patrickcullen2431]

do you have to have head dress on when you salute, I think that's how it works in the marines

[@ladyjackettekristen]

Could you expand on this?

[@franklinloubser4632]

Cool vid

[@FormigaFit]

can you please tell me which ranks specifically to salute? The indoors part is obvious but I still couldn't get my question answered.

[@christopherchaos]

Anyone that is a warrant officer or an officer. You don't salute enlisted soldiers. If you are not sure what a warrant officer and an officer is then you need to search my videos on rank.

[@samiam5409]

Saluting off post. The regulation says its not required yet higher ups will make a big deal about it.

[@JohnMiller-iu2sx]

Do greeting the Sgt Majors and 1st Sgts. Those were my favorites

[@azizthompson2320]

Do you solute officers from a different branch, say the there rank is higher than yours

[@CE25144_]

I have one question. Could Law Enforcement salute Military Officers (from any branch of the US Military)?

[@christopherchaos]

They could if they want but there is no requirement to do so. The only people that are required to salute an officer is other military personnel regardless of if they are in the same branch or not.

[@CE25144_]

@@christopherchaos Thank you. I assume the instances are very rare?

[@franklinloubser4632]

Can foreigners join the US military?

[@dogsareme100]

Yes, but they may only do jobs that do not require a security clearance and if they wish to reenlist they must first become a citizen. Additionally, anyone who wishes to be an officer ( as opposed to an enlisted member) must be a citizen before he or she will be permitted to commission.

[@Fred_uyz]

@@dogsareme100 foreigners can enlist, but have i think a resident status, from there, you can enlist, if you complete your 4 years you will gain your citizenship, at which point you may try to reenlist for a job with a security clearance (i'm foreigner who went through Highschool Jrotc and almost joined the USMC)

[@dogsareme100]

but you do not have to become a citizen I would not think just because you served. I did not mention the resident part because I figured that would be pretty much a give me in terms of we do not need people coming over here just to join the military.

[@ashtonlofquist2368]

Can a Soldier in uniform salute their former superior officer if said officer has since retired and is in civilian attire?

[@christopherchaos]

You could if you wanted to do so but you are not required to salute someone in civilian clothing and if you did because you know that person well then I don’t think you would get in trouble for doing so.

[@ashtonlofquist2368]

Christopher Chaos Thank you!

[@video198712]

do non military people salute someone from the military?

[@christopherchaos]

No. You could if you know the person and your just doing it for fun but otherwise there is no requirement. If you salute someone when you are not military and don't know the other person, its gunna be weird.

[@curtpiazza1688]

😊

[@NgJackal1990]

Salute Warrant officer? Sergeant major?

[@seanodonnell5837]

But they have insignia Very visible insignia.

[@williammarkhart7047]

Thing's have changed since I was in. 69/73

[@noahcarlson8140]

Great video more like this

[@victorianodiaz6638]

Hello

[@kingtut8367]

U salute your SGM or 1SG when u report to the board! Gang gang! #E4mafiaDD214foreverashitbag

[@snuffygrunt2842]

If you have a rifle.. you should salute with the weapon.

[@barsdogukankarakoyun8798]

but that's done with a command in a ceremony, you're not going to salute an officer with your rifle when wandering about

[@skim193]

"in front of the mall"?

[@barsdogukankarakoyun8798]

I think it's "Infront of them all"

[@missymason2377]

Like good to know. ,:)

[@SketchyTrash]

Do you salute only while wearing headgear? Or do you salute without it as well? In the fire service in Canada we only salute during ceremonies unusually but only while wearing headgear. If not wearing headgear we just come to attention.

[@averygarlock1816]

Hi I love your videos my name is Craig Avery Garlock I am 13 I won't to to be in the U.S. ARMY so much I won't to be mechanized Infantry 😃😃😃😃😄😄👍👍👍

[@christopherchaos]

Good luck to you man!!

[@averygarlock1816]

Thanks

[@mcoleman6893]

Take your time, keep a good attitude, stay out of trouble, and get your diploma. Good luck and thank you.

[@sharifMR]

Can an officer salute a senior NCO ?

[@tiarataylor598]

How do we go about NCOs versus Commissioned Officers, do we still salute? Or we only Salute Commissioned Officers?