If you are in the Army and are passing an officer but both hands are encumbered, do you still render the greeting of the day? Does he respond to your greeting with a salute? Are there any rules that dictate how to handle this situation?
2006-10-09 16:11:51 · 9 answers · asked by Big Blair 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If both hands are full you are not required to salute. It would be a good idea to give the greeting of the day. They do not have to salute you back as they are required to return saultes, and you never saluted them.
2006-10-09 16:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally most officers are decent people and will just except the greeting of the day. Now if what you're carrying is easy to put into your left hand/arm then do and salute. Some officers though will just be mean and chew you out b/c of whats on your collar but hey its the military comes with the territory
2006-10-09 23:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by shanna h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continue you on your way and give the greeting of the day. If your hands are occupied you are unable to render a salute then he is unable to return it. On the other hand, I've seen people who have a can of Coke in one hand and a notepad in the other and they try to use this as an excuse not to render the proper courtesy.
2006-10-12 09:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by darling1372003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are holding anything official to your duties with both hands encumbered, you are NOT required to salute, but you must acknowledge the officer with a formal greeting. Otherwise you are suppose to carry everything in your left hand (Cup of coffee, newspaper, etc.)
2006-10-09 23:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by jccjr1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case you render the greeting of the day, and the officer should not salute, but greet you in turn.
2006-10-09 23:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by vbplr_12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was Navy, but... We would render the greeting, and as I recall, they would salute in response...
I do recall a TERRIFIC anecdote...
A P-3 Orion senior-crewman (AW2) was walking away from his aircraft after a delightful 18 hour flight during the Cold-War. They'd landed at an air force base overseas... The rest of the crew had departed for the debrief, and he was loaded down with the flight-tapes, his gear, etc... for his walk with the most junior crewman (also loaded) to the operations building.
An Air Force 1st Lieutenant in his brand new flight suit was approaching... the AW2 nodded and grumbled a "Morning Sir" with as much enthusiasm and respect as he could muster after about 25 hours awake...
The 1st Lieutenant GRABBED the AW2 and screamed "You SALUTE on an Air Force Base you Navy Puke !!" He pulled the tape-box out of the crewman's hands... mistake !
The boxes were clearly labelled "SECRET"... the junior crewman dove for the boxes... and the senior crewman decided to interpret this as an attempt to steal classified material...
He CLOCKED the 1st Lieutenant... layed him out COLD !!
The USAF wanted the AW2 charged with Assault on an Officer... the USN responded with possible espionage... All charges were dropped, BUT the AF Pilot had to give lectures on PROPER greeting when a junior is under a load.
2006-10-10 01:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by mariner31 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always pay your compliments. If both your hands are full but independant from one another, check your arms and give your greeting. Otherwise, greet the officer in question without moving your arms.
An officer, if wearing a headdress, MUST acknowledge compliments when they are given, typically with a 'thank you' or a short bit of conversation.
At least, that's the way we do it in Canada.
2006-10-09 23:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn to get out of his way, facing him, and stand at attention and render the greeting. He probably will give you a salute. He'd rather you do that than drop your load.
2006-10-09 23:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a regulation for this too bro, look under military customs and courtesies. Sorry I don't remember what number it is. Most of these answers are correct.
2006-10-10 01:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by jeffrey m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋