When to Salute an Officer

1. Salute officers when meeting, passing near, addressing or being addressed.
2. When overtaking a senior, the salute shall be given when abreast, with by your leave sir or ma'am
3. When reporting (You should be covered)
4. Guards salute all Officers passing close aboard
5. Sentries at gangways salute all Officers going or coming over side or passing close aboard
6. When Officer meets detail ashore or afloat, person in charge salute for detail
7. Upon approach of Officer one calls attention, all salute
8. On first daily meeting salute all salute
9. On ever occasion salute the Captain, Officers senior to him or her, and Senior officers from other ships
10. Enlisted personnel rise and salute when an officer enters or leaves (if safety permits)
11. When Officer passes near, Officer or Petty Officer in charge salutes, if none present all hands do.
12. Render salutes due them to all Officers in vehicles (if safety permits)

When not to Salute an Officer

1. When in Ranks (If addressed, come to attention)
2. When uncovered and in inner court or open passageway between wings of buildings
3. In public conveyances when obviously inappropriate
4. When part of a work detail
5. When under actual or simulated battle conditions
6. When engaged in games or athletics
7. At mess (if addressed by an Officer, sit at attention)
8. While carrying articles with both hands
9. At Oars in a pulling boat