Customs and Courtisies: The Salute

By: MIDN 3/C Austyn Sutton

The History of the Salute

• Showing of “Weapon” Hand• Medieval Origins• Heavy Hats

Who to Salute

• All commissioned and warrant officers of the United States Armed Forces• Do you salute foreign officer?

• All NSCC Officers• Medal of Honor Recipients• The President of the United States

When to Salute

Checklist• Am I…• Indoors?

• If no, move on.• Covered?

• If yes, move on.• Between 6 and 30 paces away?

• If yes, move on.• Approaching a commissioned officer, MoH recipient, or President of the

United States?• If yes, salute.

Tricky Scenarios

• Do I…• Salute when indoors?• Salute when uncovered?• Salute an officer not in uniform?

• Who…• Salutes first?

• When…• Do I salute?

How to Salute

Greetings

• Good Morning Sir/Ma’am• 0500-1200

• Good Afternoon Sir/Ma’am• 1201-1700

• Good Evening Sir/Ma’am• 1701-2200

• Should you only greet officers?

Quiz

I Quiz Again

What did I miss?

The National Ensign

• When?• Raising of Colors• Lowering of Colors• Passing of Colors• National Anthem is Heard

• How? • Face Flag and Salute• Face Music and Salute• POA with Hand over heart

Gangway Procedures

• Boarding• Walk halfway up gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on.

• Departing• Walk halfway down gangway, face aft, salute Ensign and carry on.

Speaking to Officers, Superiors, and Peers• When speaking to officers, instructors, midshipman:• Stand at attention unless told otherwise• Address person by their title or rank• Use full sentences and avoid slang

• Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc.

• When speaking to Chiefs or Petty Officers• Stand at parade rest unless told otherwise• Address person by their title or rank• Use full sentences and avoid slang

• Avoid the words: “Yeah” “Yep” “Ok” “Nope” “Nah” “Sure” etc.

Questions?

Come at me bro.