How should you handle a salute when you are turning away from a superior?

How should you handle a salute when you are turning away from a superior?

• A. Maintain eye contact, complete the salute, and smoothly return to your position.
• B. Turn your head away to avoid looking disrespectful, then salute after you finish turning.
• C. Ignore the salute if turning away from the superior.
• D. Salute only after you complete the turn and step back.

Answer: (A)

Saluting a superior remains a sign of respect even while you’re turning away. Keep your eyes on the superior to show you’re attentive, raise your hand in a proper salute, and complete the salute before you finish the turn and return to your position. This demonstrates discipline and acknowledgment of the superior’s authority. Turning your head away, ignoring the salute, or delaying the salute until after you’ve completed the turn would undermine that respect and the standard of conduct expected in uniform.

Saluting a superior remains a sign of respect even while you’re turning away. Keep your eyes on the superior to show you’re attentive, raise your hand in a proper salute, and complete the salute before you finish the turn and return to your position. This demonstrates discipline and acknowledgment of the superior’s authority. Turning your head away, ignoring the salute, or delaying the salute until after you’ve completed the turn would undermine that respect and the standard of conduct expected in uniform.