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Old 13th Nov 2013, 07:08
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Lightning Mate
 
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Do officers still salute when entering a fellow officer's office
In my time we did, but only if wearing a hat.

Outdoors, I always saluted female officers irrespective of their rank, even if they were below me.

I was taught it back in 1965, and was told it was the equivalent of doffing ones' hat to a lady in the civilian world.

Quite a few junior female officers were surprised that I did it, but all thought it a nice gesture.

I doubt that happens now.
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