When should you hold a salute?

• A. Hold until acknowledged or dismissed.
• B. Hold for one second.
• C. Hold only when addressed.
• D. Do not hold at all.

Answer: (A)

Salute etiquette centers on respect and clear signaling. You should hold a salute until acknowledged or dismissed. This means you keep the gesture in place while the senior recognizes you, returns the salute, or gives a directive to lower it. Holding it until that acknowledgment ensures the exchange is complete and shows proper deference, avoiding an abrupt or premature drop.

The other options don’t fit because a fixed short hold may cut off the exchange before the senior can respond, saluting only when addressed misses the moment to initiate the gesture, and not saluting at all skips a formal sign of respect expected in this setting.