- 1). Keeping the upper arm horizontal and bending the elbow at a 45-degree angle, raise the right hand confidently so the tip of the first finger lightly touches either the forehead (just to the right of the right eye and above it) or a portion of the hat (on the right side just above the forehead). Keep the entire hand (fingers and thumb) tightly together and straight.
- 2). Turn your head toward the person you are saluting as you salute.
- 3). Complete the salute by dropping your arm down to your side quickly. Turn your eyes and head to face the front.
- 4). Say a greeting in conjunction with the salute if it is appropriate, addressing a senior officer by his or her rank and last name.
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