Can you salute when you are marching?

If the group is walking, all should salute simultaneously. If a formation is marching, it continues the march while only the person in charge salutes. Members of work details do not salute; however, the individual in charge of the detail comes to attention and salutes while the other members continue with their duties.

Is it disrespectful to salute if you’re not in the Army?

When in military uniform, military members are required to salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem. Members of the military and veterans who are not in uniform may render the salute or follow the same etiquette required of civilians.

Do you salute without a beret?

A salute may not be given unless a soldier is wearing his regimental headdress, for example a beret, caubeen, Tam o’ Shanter, Glengarry, field service cap or peaked cap.

Why do soldiers salute each other?

Here’s Why A salute is a gesture of respect and trust among soldiers which encourages a pride in their ever-shining uniforms while at the same time elevates them in their own eyes by reminding them all of that is implied by the profession and its traditions of chivalry and courtesy.

Do individuals in formation salute or return salute?

Individuals in formation do not salute or return salutes except at the command Present, ARMS. The individual in charge salutes and acknowledges salutes for the entire formation.

Why does the Indian Air Force have a hand salute?

It is a mid-way between the Army and Navy salute and was standardised to make it more convenient for the IAF. Earlier, IAF hand salute was just like the Army one. For all those who thought the salute was just a symbolic gesture, think again!

When is it inappropriate to salute a senior officer?

(3) Saluting is obviously inappropriate. (Example: A person carrying articles with both hands, or being otherwise so occupied as to make saluting impracticable, is not required to salute a senior person or return the salute to a subordinate.) In any case not covered by specific instructions, the salute is rendered.