Saluting/Room, Attention for non-uniformed officers

[johnnyb47]

Per CAPP151 -

When in doubt, salute. Anyone may render a salute at any time if
they believe one is warranted.

A cadet in street clothes recognizing me in street clothes and rendering a salute will always get one in return.
This includes the polo shirt combo uniform.

[G+10]

If you're bip-bopping down the street at Burpelson AFB...

Especially if it's General Ripper! You don't want to NOT salute that guy!

[A.Member]

I've never run into the issue of being saluted "too" much...

[manfredvonrichthofen]

I usually run into it on Camp Atterbury, I have asked why, and they tell me it's because I have a CIB and have bars on my collar, so I tell them thank you. It is funny to see the looks though when I salute an Lt. But you can never go wrong by saluting when you are in doubt.

[MSgt Van]

Saluting shouldn't be a chore. I enjoy tossing out a salute. There's even a couple of enlisted troops from my past i'll exchange a salute with. You're part of a tight fraternity. Enjoy it!

[lordmonar]

I usually run into it on Camp Atterbury, I have asked why, and they tell me it's because I have a CIB and have bars on my collar, so I tell them thank you. It is funny to see the looks though when I salute an Lt. But you can never go wrong by saluting when you are in doubt.

Why do you get funny looks when you salute a Lt?

[manfredvonrichthofen]

Because I'm an Lt. And they think... Why is he saluting someone the same grade as himself.

[lordmonar]

Because I'm an Lt. And they think... Why is he saluting someone the same grade as himself.

So...why are you saluteing someone the same grade as yourself?

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

Because I'm an Lt. And they think... Why is he saluting someone the same grade as himself.

I went through a similar situation years ago running flightline safety at an airshow.

I was then a 1st Lt.  and an Air Force Reserve 1st Lt. saluted me.  I returned the salute but said "you're not obligated to salute me."  He said, "I know that but you're a fellow officer and I wanted to recognise that."

Them was the days.

[manfredvonrichthofen]

Because I will always salute a military officer.