Posted on Mar 3, 2016
Customs and courtesies when around a MOH recipient?
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Officers and enlisted alike generate salute, but do you call him/her sir or ma'am if enlisted? Do you call attention when entering/exiting? Reason I'm asking is because I have close ties to one and will probably come across him.
Customs and Courtesies
Regulation
Army Regulations
Medal of Honor
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8. Although not required by law or military regulation, service members are encouraged to salute Medal of Honor recipients as a gesture of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status and, if the recipients are wearing the medal, whether or not they are in uniform. This is the only instance where a Soldier will receive a salute from members of a higher rank.
Via US Army website
Via US Army website
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SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu
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I will personally salute a MOH recipient because of their incredible selflessness and dedication to our country. Remember, the salute is not about being subordinate nor is it a sign of weakness. It is a sign of respect that goes back many years. Shame on those of you who will render a MOH recipient a mere hand shake. They deserve more than that from their fellow countrymen.
Sorry I'm a couple of years late to this party. LOL!
Sorry I'm a couple of years late to this party. LOL!
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http://www.cmohs.org/
Direct your questions to this website. I am certain all you questions will be answered. And no, you will not address an enlisted as sir when they wear the MOH. Are you going to address an Officer as Sergeant when the officer wears their MOH?
Direct your questions to this website. I am certain all you questions will be answered. And no, you will not address an enlisted as sir when they wear the MOH. Are you going to address an Officer as Sergeant when the officer wears their MOH?
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SSG Robert Ricci
Why the sarcasm? It was a legit question. Of course I'm not going to call a lieutenant colonel sergeant. I personally expect those of us that served to show a little bit more comport online.
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Cpl Mark Oresko
Great question! This reminds me of a Captain attached to my unit who wore a sergeant chevron pin on his flack jacket and everyone called him Searg. I think he thought that salute would land a for sure bullet in his head.
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