Will it ever end or will this become a pillar of the RallyPoint community?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:10:42 -0500

It has been over a year since "That Question" that lives in infamy has been asked. Yes, it is the "Should a 2LT salute a 1LT" discussion. Yet, it reemerges to garner the attention of new RP members. With over four thousand votes and six hundred responses will it ever come to an end? Will it make another run at the "Run Away Discussion of the Year?"

I was told by a member of the RP staff at RPX that on a couple days this discussion was the only discussion that was being commented on the whole day. It has became a cult classic within the RP community. What do you think?

Should a 2LT salute a 1LT? | RallyPoint

I have been dealing with this a lot. I have seen both ways. As per AR 600–25 the junior person should salute. I see a 1LT senior to a 2LT and I salute them. I have seen many instances where this does not happen. Most see a LT as a LT regardless of being a 1st or 2nd. How do you all feel about this?"B. All Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute. Salutes will be exchanged...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 7 at 2014 1:14 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:14:21 -0500

NEVER!!! Bwa, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!! It is a cult classic Eric and now and forever, part of RallyPoint lore.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 1:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:28:44 -0500

Oh god this again.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 7 at 2014 1:52 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:52:50 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member someday many years from now, you will be getting looked at for promotion to O-6, and someone will say, "Wait, this is the guy who started that thread back in 2013, when he was a lieutenant!" Whether that will help or crush your career is TBD. But the thread will live forever in the internets of time.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Dec 7 at 2014 2:42 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:42:25 -0500

It is funny what things trend and what ones don't'...

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 7 at 2014 2:59 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:59:20 -0500

This discussion is too meta for me.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 7 at 2014 5:22 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:22:05 -0500

Every time that thread resurfaces, a LT gets his wings....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 6:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:02:30 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, at some point you're just going to have to come to terms with this. You will forever be "that guy" here, and as CPT Aaron Kletzing said in his reply God help you later in your career when those who determine promotions recognize your name.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 12:19 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:19:23 -0500

Should a Lt Colonel salute a Full Colonel... LOL Here we go again!!!!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 12:20 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:20:18 -0500

This is kind of like a sequel. Like Rocky 50. Walker Wars!!!