Can soldiers salute while indoors and not in uniform?

Rob G

Soldiers can. I hate movies that show Marines doing that as we are the only branch who only salutes indoors if we are covered and armed. The army salutes every where. They should be in uniform, including pt gear, but they do it in civvies also.

Nataliya G

From United States Army Field Manual FM 22-5
The rules of saluting are as follows:

When you meet someone outside, salute as soon as you recognize an officer (when about six steps away).
Salute all officers (recognized by rank) in official vehicles identified by special plates or flags.
Salute only on command when in formation.
If in a group and an officer approaches, the first soldier to recognize the officer calls the group to attention and all personnel salute.
If you approach an officer while you are double-timing alone, assume quick time march and render the hand salute. When the salute is returned, execute order arms and resume double-timing.
The salute is always initiated by the subordinate and is terminated only after acknowledgement by the individual being saluted.
Accompany the salute with an appropriate greeting, such as, â€œGood morning/afternoon/evening, sir/maâ€™am.â€œ
Salutes are not required to be rendered by or to personnel who are driving or riding in privately owned vehicles.
It is not customary for enlisted personnel to exchange salutes, except in some ceremonial situations.
Never render a salute with a noticeable object in your mouth or right hand.
If you are on detail and an officer approaches, salute if you are in charge of the detail. Otherwise, continue to work. If you are spoken to, then come to attention.
Saluting is generally prohibited in field conditions, as it could help the enemy to identify officers.

devildawg367

Soldiers can, Marines can't.

you are not supposed to salute indoors unless of course its an indoor ceremony. as far as the civilian clothes it doesnt really matter as long as you are a soldier and you want to show your respect you can salute on or off duty.

Joe H

indoors- yes
not in uniform- yes

my dad was in law enforcement and the military

Mommy@!

Marines can't. They are the only service not allowed to salute out of uniform.

randall_ayers

Yes they can and are actually obligated to do so in certain instances. Whether or not a soldier is in uniform, he/she is acknowledging the fact he/she is a member of the armed forces and is showing respect for the commissioning. Unless the officer tells you it isn't necessary to salute indoors when out of uniform, err on the safe side.

Tom

They can salute indoors but when there not in uniform no because you salute the rank not the person.

Yak Rider

It would violate the proper etiquette to salute indoors and not in uniform. If you did it anyway, to an officer you recognized, I don't think anybody would get overly upset.

John E

yes

hdhayes60

Yes, soldiers can, but Marines can't. But it depends on the situation.

EDIT: The thumbs down don't change the truth. I'm a veteran of both the Marines and the Army, so my answer is more than just a wild guess.

lauryn k

absolutely not.... if you're not in uniform you don't salute. however if you are in uniform... army allows you to salute indoors while marine corps and navy don't. but i'd double check with and officer... it's been a while since i've been in.

realest

yeah why not

Tsunami

you can but not required.

guitaarhero

ya please answer mine

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090427153826AAQM73V

Farmer John

I'm sure they can.

Brian N

I would assume they can

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Why not?