Do generals have to salute Medal of Honor?

OFFICIALLY, there is no law or military regulation requiring all servicemembers to salute Medal of Honor recipients, but you are allowed (and I mimight add HIGHLY encouraged) to do so when the recipient is physically wearing the medal, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Do soldiers have to salute a Medal of Honor recipient?

Although not required by law or military regulation, members of the uniformed services are encouraged to render salutes to recipients of the Medal of Honor as a matter of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status, whether or not they are in uniform.

Do you salute enlisted men?

All military enlisted personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize a commissioned or warrant officer, except when it is inappropriate or impractical (for example, if you’re carrying something using both hands).

Can enlisted salute enlisted?

Salutes are not exchanged between enlisted members. Second lieutenants are required to salute first lieutenants. If it is a military member, they will salute officers. It is customary to return the salute whether you are in uniform or wearing civilian clothes.

Do 4 star generals salute each other?

Among the very exclusive club of U.S. military generals, brigadier generals have to salute major generals and above, and major generals must salute lieutenant generals and up, but lieutenant generals only salute four-star generals — who only have to salute presidents. Needless to say, those stars are hard to come by.

Do you salute if you are not military?

“Civilian personnel, to include civilian guards, are not required to render the hand salute to military personnel or other civilian personnel. “Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate, or both are in civilian attire.”