What is the proper response if an officer salutes you?

What is the proper response if an officer salutes you?

• A. Return the salute.
• B. Salute back with the left hand.
• C. Salute after the officer nods.
• D. Ignore.

Answer: (A)

Saluting is a mutual recognition of rank. When an officer salutes you, respond with a crisp right-hand salute at once, from the position of attention, and hold it until the gesture is acknowledged and the exchange is complete. This shows proper respect and keeps the custom of courtesy consistent. The left-hand salute isn’t the standard for this scenario, you don’t wait for a nod before returning the salute, and you should not ignore the gesture.

Saluting is a mutual recognition of rank. When an officer salutes you, respond with a crisp right-hand salute at once, from the position of attention, and hold it until the gesture is acknowledged and the exchange is complete. This shows proper respect and keeps the custom of courtesy consistent. The left-hand salute isn’t the standard for this scenario, you don’t wait for a nod before returning the salute, and you should not ignore the gesture.