PVT Private RallyPoint Member 6954869 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So i know this is probably common knowledge but is it appropriate to salute an officer if the officer is in uniform but your in civilian clothes? I just want to make sure i give the appropriate sign of respect to an officer and for it to be allowed. 2021-05-06T09:19:31-04:00 PVT Private RallyPoint Member 6954869

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So i know this is probably common knowledge but is it appropriate to salute an officer if the officer is in uniform but your in civilian clothes? I just want to make sure i give the appropriate sign of respect to an officer and for it to be allowed.

2021-05-06T09:19:31-04:00 2021-05-06T09:19:31-04:00 Lt Col Charlie Brown 6954920

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless you are &quot;reporting&quot; to that officer, a salute is not required.

2021-05-06T09:40:35-04:00 2021-05-06T09:40:35-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 6954932

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are not required to salute while in civilian attire.

2021-05-06T09:44:02-04:00 2021-05-06T09:44:02-04:00 CPL Private RallyPoint Member 6955070

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am tracking that if either party is in civilians that no salute is necessary.

2021-05-06T10:35:25-04:00 2021-05-06T10:35:25-04:00 MAJ Byron Oyler 6955160

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The general policy is if the person is a known officer and outranks you that you should salute regardless of uniform. That is why if at a military entry control point after providing your ID you get saluted. That is the policy you should know and understand. Will any of my peers expect you to salute us in civilian attire, I do not know one that would. To be honest, my biggest hang up is not enlisted that do not salute officers but officers that do not return the sign of respect. I can tell you that if I see a junior officer not return your salute I will crawl up their ass ten times faster than any enlisted that does not salute.

2021-05-06T11:08:40-04:00 2021-05-06T11:08:40-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6955227

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Army Regulation 600-25, Paragraph 2-1(i).<br />Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate or both are—<br />(1) In civilian attire.<br />(2) Engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere.<br />(3) Carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impractical.<br />(4) Working as a member of a detail or engaged in sports or social functions where saluting would present a safety hazard.<br />(5) In public places such as theaters, churches, and in public conveyances.<br />(6) In the ranks of a formation.<br /><br />You&#39;re going to find a lot of your answers by researching the reg.

2021-05-06T11:25:56-04:00 2021-05-06T11:25:56-04:00 CSM Darieus ZaGara 6955283

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You answered your own question, it is respectful.

2021-05-06T11:43:20-04:00 2021-05-06T11:43:20-04:00 Brig Gen Rob N. 6955369

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You never go wrong rendering respect to all folks especially if you recognize who they are.

2021-05-06T12:17:23-04:00 2021-05-06T12:17:23-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6955665

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not required from my understanding but as CSM ZaGara said it is a sign of respect and if you feel it is an appropriate moment to salute I would go ahead. My CO was always greeted that way even if he was off duty in civilians.

2021-05-06T14:07:12-04:00 2021-05-06T14:07:12-04:00 CW4 John Snyder 6957017

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>By regulations you are not required. But when my soldiers saw me in uniform and they were in civies, they always saluted and the greeting of the day. Morning, Afternoon, etc.. Chief.. And I would do the same for any higher WO or commissioned officer. Generally if you recognize them in or out of uniform, greet them by rank atleast. It&#39;s a matter of respect.. Just my 2 cents. Take it as you wish.. RLTW

2021-05-07T00:45:57-04:00 2021-05-07T00:45:57-04:00 CSM Tony Blair 6982004

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope,<br />Only if he’s adorned with a MOH.

2021-05-17T16:19:14-04:00 2021-05-17T16:19:14-04:00 MSG Brent Voelker 7002568

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>no. they don&#39;t want it either, just give the greeting of the day, &quot;Morning Sir/Ma&#39;am &quot;

2021-05-25T17:51:26-04:00 2021-05-25T17:51:26-04:00 COL John Power 7023124

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is interesting to read the responses. First response of most is what the regulations require. That wasn&#39;t the question. Salutes between military members are simply an exchange of courtesies. Let&#39;s see and do what makes sense. I have received a lot of salutes while in civvies and certainly never objected to the courtesy. I&#39;ve initiated salutes to juniors many times, although not when not in uniform. Every time you go through the gate and show your ID the guard salutes. And I certainly always return that salute. It is a courteous exchange. Try thinking about that as opposed to the &quot;requirement&quot;.

2021-06-03T16:57:43-04:00 2021-06-03T16:57:43-04:00 SGT Christiphor Ballestero 7150620

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>But you MUST maintain your military bearing with Sir/Maam.

2021-08-01T12:50:15-04:00 2021-08-01T12:50:15-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 7357109

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the officer knows you from work, salute YES.

2021-11-07T21:13:34-05:00 2021-11-07T21:13:34-05:00 SSgt Jimmy Whitaker 8171702

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As far as I know it is not required but also not prohibited. I believe it is simply a sign of respect and is usually appreciated by the officer.

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