Search Forum Home   Starfist: Main  General Starfist Forum  Military Tradit...  Re: Military Traditions   Finucane 1932 posts Joined 1/25/2006 Re: Military Traditions Posted: 07 Nov 07 6:01 AM A salute is a sign of respect between men in uniform although it is required between enlisted and officers when meeting in certain circumstances and if you don't render the hand salute, you're in trouble.  But once out of uniform, sure, you can salute whomever you wish, as a sign of respect toward that person.  Now as to former enemies, yeah, maybe, depends on the enemy and how you view that former enemy.  You may not at first meeting but if you get to know the guy, maybe you'd show each other mutual respect. z665almostevil 1042 posts Joined 4/10/2007 Re: Military Traditions Posted: 07 Nov 07 2:56 PM Right after the defeat of the enemy i've seen them salute each other in the movies, like Band Of Brother. Another thing that is more respectful then a salute is letting the enemy officers keep their sidearms eric_bean34 2313 posts www.myspace.com/mcbaencreations Joined 7/22/2006 Re: Military Traditions Posted: 07 Nov 07 9:34 PM no enemy of mine will keep their weapons z665almostevil 1042 posts Joined 4/10/2007 Re: Military Traditions Posted: 07 Nov 07 9:44 PM Its a thing of honor...now with these terrorist i wouldnt let them keep a nail file but if he was a respectable leader who wouldnt shame himself by taking the gun u let him keep and try too shot u...unless he was a 2 faced bastard but then he'd get gunned down anywayz Admiral Link 292 posts Joined 8/9/2007 Re: Military Traditions Posted: 07 Nov 07 10:14 PM I remember watching Rules of Engagement with Samuel L Jackson saluting to a VC soldier or officer. I don't know if he was a officer or soldier. Howdy! I'm with the County Health Inspector ... okay there goes your "A" rating - Nick Kang  Page 4 of 5 Previous12345Next    Starfist: Main  General Starfist Forum  Military Tradit... Flat View Tree View Oldest To Newest Newest To Oldest