# Explain the rules, regs, protocols, etc. of saluting in the US armed forces

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 16, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-rules-regs-protocols-etc-of-saluting-in-the-us-armed-forces/829667 "2019-02-16T14:42:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-rules-regs-protocols-etc-of-saluting-in-the-us-armed-forces/829667/26 "2019-02-17T02:11:27Z")

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Relevant panel from the excellent comic strip [Terminal Lance.](https://terminallance.com/2010/12/13/terminal-lance-88-shiny-things/)

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