ok so heres the situation, I'm still a minor but i'm enrolled in a great program called Young Marines (boy scouts on steroids we like to say) an my friend who recruited me and i are going to school tomorrow in our cammy. I'm PFC he's First Sergeant so he is a NCO. So i plan to be real official and do everything by the book just to annoy him. he has PE first period so he's won't be in uniform but i will. So my question is, do i still salute a NCO if they are out of uniform? Can I just act like I don't know he's nothing at all because he isn't showing I.D that proves he's my superior. (by the way i go to a private school so i won't be getting into any trouble at all, unless my teachers have something to say)
2007-10-31 07:45:03 · 12 answers · asked by CRE 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
AS all the well-versed MARINE NCO's here point out, you don't salute an NCO (unless he's holding a positional authority billet such as Command of the Guard), and certainly NOT when he/she is not in uniform.
Now I'm a old SQUID... so my point is... Marines will salute ANYTHING, or paint it.
Semper Fi my brothers
2007-10-31 08:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't smoke and joke in uniform. You're looking for ways to horse around when, though i'm sure you don't realize it, and it's verging on disrespecting the uniform. Be appropriate.
First, the military doesn't salute an NCO. SOME branches call them Sir though that will depend on location and who's in charge at the time. You never salute someone who isn't in uniform, though you render them ALL appropriate customs and courtesies if/when you recognize them.
Next, appropriate rank. You're a cadet-PFC, not active duty, guard, or reserve. He's a cadet NCO. Be precise and pay attention to detail.
Behave yourself with the proper decorum of a military member and you should be fine.
2007-10-31 10:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. By the book:
E.O. 5-11-A
1) Approach the senior Young Marine
2) Address the more senior Young Marine by rank or rank and last name then state your business
3) When the conversation has ended, say thank you and go about your business
Reserve your salute for the adult leaders.
2007-10-31 08:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Noah Tall 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in the active duty Marine Corps you dont salute NCO's in uniform or out. Don't know about young Marines though. if they are modling on the FMF Manual i would say no.
2007-10-31 07:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Only salute officers when outside or colors. NEVER salute and enlisted marine. He will kill you. As for ROTC who knows.
2007-10-31 07:53:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jerbson 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in the military you don't salute the person you salute the rank,if he's not in uniform you don't salute.but you wouldn't salute a first Sergent any way,at no time.you just show him respect,or there again you show his rank respect.he outranks you but you never salute an NCO.you don't salute till their officers,1st,lieutenant on up.
2007-10-31 08:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by git r done 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When out of uniform they do not get saluted even if you are. Even if he did show you his ID you still do not salute.
2007-10-31 07:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Feline05 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ACTUALLY the marines have been known to call anyone and everyone "sir" But im an army guy and I have no idea why. But as far as saluting, no it shouldnt be done.
2007-10-31 08:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by shootmenowplz 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I was in the USMC and you do not salute NCOs.
2007-10-31 08:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by adw644 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt, salute!
2007-10-31 09:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋