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| Posted: Mon Jul 24th, 2006 08:30 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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If an officer's right hand is occupied with an object other than a weapon, what is the proper way for him to salute a superior officer?
Is it acceptable to salute with the left hand if there is something in the right hand?
Albert Sailhorst, Scott's Battery
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 01:45 am |
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javal1
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Albert -
I can't vouch for this source, but:
a. Hand salute
The hand salute is centuries old, and probably originated when men in armor raised their helmet visors so they could be identified. Salutes are customarily given with the right hand, but there are exceptions. A sailor with his right arm or hand encumbered may salute left-handed, while people in the Army or Air Force never salute left-handed. On the other hand, a soldier or airman may salute sitting down or uncovered; in the Navy, a sailor does not salute when uncovered, but may salute when seated in a vehicle.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 02:03 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Thanks!
I am looking for what would have been considered protocol for this during the Civil War. I talked to a former Marine, but we agreed that, perhaps, protocol could have been different back then......
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 03:55 pm |
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David White
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Whyt wouldn't you just shift whatever is in the right hand to the left and salute properly?
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:21 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Regarding shifting the object, that was my suggestion, as it seemed pretty easy. But, the Lieutenant in question, said that a salute , he thought, could be given by either hand. I, however, disagree, so I'm trying to find proof either way.
Thanks!
Albert Sailhorst, Scott's Battery
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:42 pm |
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calcav
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As a retired old salt myself I can relate the time as a very junior sailor I got a thourough chewing out for not knowing the proper protocol.
If there is something in your right hand, move it to your left and salute. Doesn't matter if it is a wrench, a baby or a Cuban cigar. If both hands are full, nod your head and give an appropriate greeting, "Good morning Captain", "Good afternoon Admiral". And if the superior officer has his hands full you still render the hand salute even though he can not return it. (This is the one I screwed up on). If you are working and he (or she) keeps coming through your work area you only need to salute the first time.
Tom
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:44 pm |
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calcav
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Oh yeah, the only sailor allowed to salute with his left hand is the Boatswains Mate who is piping an officer aboard (the pipe is in the right hand), and only during very formal occasions.
Tom
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:57 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Calcav, Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to pass it on!
I see you're from Shiloh....I used to live in Jackson and would visit the battlefield quite often. What was the name of that souveineer shop (not the one at the Park) that was just down the road. It was an old white building....Is it still open? Does it have a website?
I sure miss eating at the Catfish Hotel!
Albert Sailhorst, Scott's Battery
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 05:09 pm |
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calcav
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Albert,
There is a small souveineer shop just off the south end of the park called Ed Shaw's. Just off the northern end of the park is a relic store called Shiloh Relics. It is more like a museum than a shop, some real quality items there. The website is http://www.shilohrelics.com, Shaws does not have a website.
I live on the park and the Catfish Hotel is literaly in my backyard. I live on the bluff and the restaraunt is right below it. Makes it tough to mow the lawn when you're smelling those hushpuppies!
Tom
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 05:28 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Thanks, CalCav!!
Shaw's was the one I was thinking of! Years ago, I bought a glass beer mug there. I've been gone from TN for 6 years now....a few years ago, my wife accidently broke it, so I was hoping Shaw's had a website so I could order another.
Catfish Hotel also had some excellent cole slaw, too!!....I envy you for being able to go there whenever you want!
Albert Sailhorst, Scott's Battery
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