Do you salute the SecAF?

But as a general rule, civilians are allegedly entitled to a salute only if they are in the member’s direct chain-of-command. So, a military member should salute their respective branch secretary (e.g., SecAF for USAF, or SecNav for Navy, etc.), SecDef, and POTUS ONLY.

What president had the highest military rank?

George Washington
General of the Armies

Do Boy Scouts salute military?

Because the Boy Scouts of America uses its own salute and not the conventional Military salute, Scouts may render salutes whether or not one or more of the Scouts in attendance are wearing covers (headdress, caps, hats, etc.).

Do presidents return salutes to military members?

For much of the United States’ history, presidents did not return salutes to military members. The informal tradition of saluting military personnel started with President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.

Who was the first president to give a military salute?

Reagan does appear to be the first president who made the presidential salute commonplace, especially when exiting or boarding Air Force One or Marine One. But Eisenhower did return salute of military members while he served as president, including when he was in civilian attire.

Do you have to salute when you exit Air Force One?

For the record, Army regulations simply say soldiers are not required to salute when they are in civilian clothes. What to make of all of this? Reagan does appear to be the first president who made the presidential salute commonplace, especially when exiting or boarding Air Force One or Marine One.

Why can’t a prisoner of war salute?

He is not a member of the US Military and is therefore not entitled to salute. The military salute is a privilege earned by honorable service in the military. It is also a privilege that can be taken away. Military prisoners are stripped of the privilege of saluting.