Question

you salute a navy commander, but he has not returned your salute. you should hold your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces?

a) six
b) four
c) three
d) five

Explanation:

Identify the applicable military saluting protocol

According to standard U.S. Navy customs and courtesies, when passing an officer whom you must salute, you initiate the salute when you are approximately six paces away.

Determine the duration of the salute when passing

If the officer does not return the salute, you must hold the salute until you have passed the officer by six paces, at which point you may drop the salute.

Answer:

• A) Six (Correct answer)
• B) Four
• C) Three
• D) Five