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What is the only exception when a junior officer salutes to a senior officer?
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Does an officer or enlisted give the first salute?
It depends on the situation. In virtually 99% of all cases, the enlisted member salutes the officer first. However, and though not specifically required by law or military regulation, the only exception is if the enlisted member is a Medal of Honor recipient; in that case, all ranks, junior and senior, are encouraged to salute the MOH recipient first as a matter of respect and courtesy.
If an enlisted person is standing with an officer and another officer of lower rank walks up is the enlisted person required to return the lower ranked officers salute?
It's actually a bit tricky, but no - the enlisted member should salute the approaching officer after the senior officer has returned the junior's salute or as the junior officer approaches, assuming the senior officer diverts attention from the enlisted to return a salute rather than just acknowledge the salute by a nod. The junior will then return the enlisted member's salute after the senior officer has returned the junior's salute, and the enlisted should hold the salute to the junior officer until returned by the junior officer. However, if the enlisted is engaged in conversation with the senior officer, it is disrespectful to divert attention away from a senior officer to an approaching junior officer to salute. When it occurs, it usually it happens simultaneously when the situation warrants. Most senior officers don't like to be interrupted during a formal conversation (and it's disrespectful to do so unless it's warranted), so most avoid the situation altogether. It depends on the setting as well, e.g., formal or informal, indoors (yes, salutes are rendered indoors at certain functions) or outdoors, etc. Most of the time if a senior officer is engaged in conversation with a junior (enlisted or otherwise), unless it's urgent, the officer wishing to speak to the senior will wait until the senior is finished. If just passing by, the junior may salute the senior, at which point the senior may either acknowledge the salute by a nod, or return if appropriate.
Which is an example of a military custom?
One of the oldest and most common is the salute. When a superior and a subordinate meet, the junior salutes the senior- and it is returned by the senior.
Does a warrant officer salute other cos?
A Warrant Officer salutes any Warrant Officers senior to themselves, and all commissioned officers.
Can a juinor ranking officer in a senior appointment give an order to a senior officer in rank?
Traditionally, a Junior Officer acting in a higher rank, may only give orders to those of his acting rank or lower. For example: A Lieutenant, Royal Navy, with an acting rank of Lieutenant Commander, cannot give an order to a Commander - unless the junior officer is acting by Warrant and is the designated Captain of a ship. However, any officer in charge of a vessel, may make a request (not an order) to a Senior Officer. The exception is Whale Island, where Gunnery Officers are trained; or other Command Training. While actually carrying out training, Senior Officers are obliged to accept the orders of a junior officer or rating.
What is the difference between a lieutenant and a lieutenant colonel?
Quite a difference.. a Lieutenant is a junior officer, whereas a Lieutenant Colonel is a much more senior officer.
When did Junior Senior end?
Junior Senior ended in 2008.
When was Junior Senior created?
Junior Senior was created in 1998.
What is The Caine Mutiny about?
It's a military movie, but focused more on the decision of a junior officer to usurp command of the vessel from the senior officer when that senior officer loses his nerve during a squall. Not really a movie for someone looking for something action-packed.
When was Junior Senior - film - created?
Junior Senior - film - was created in 2003.
Is the name junior a weird name for a guy?
Yes You may be talking about a guy whose legal name is Junior. This is not usually the case. When a boy is named after his father, he will often sign his name with 'jr' at the end, and he is often called Junior as a nickname. Junior would be an unusual legal name, especially if it is his father's name as well. His father would be Junior Senior, and he would be Junior Junior. Imagine if their family name is Senior. they would be Junior Senior Senior, and Junior Senior Junior. If the son is in the military, he might be Major Junior Senior, Junior, Camp Jejune.
What is the order of senior junior the third?
Senior- for the father Junior- for the son III- for the grandson
