salute
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- Military salutes
- Hand salutes
- Origins
- Small arms salutes
- Heavy arms: gun salutes {{anchor|Gun salutes}}
- By country
- Australia and New Zealand
- Canada
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Pakistan
- People's Republic of China
- Poland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- British Army
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Navy
- Royal Marines
- British Empire
- United States
- U.S. Armed Forces
- US state defense forces
- Zogist salute
- Non-military services
- Canada
- Non-police
- Hong Kong
- Civilian military auxiliaries (U.S.)
- Civil Air Patrol
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Civilian salutes
- Airline industry
- Clenched fist salute
- Indonesia
- Latin America
- Marching bands and Drum and Bugle Corps
- One-finger salute
- Philippines
- Roman salute
- Scouting
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- See also
- References
- External links
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A salute is usually a formal hand gesture or other action used to display respect in military situations. Salutes are primarily associated with the military and law enforcement, but many civilian organizations, such as Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and the Salvation Army use formal salutes. Ordinary civilians also salute informally to greet or acknowledge the presence of another person, such as a tip of the hat or a hand wave to a friend or neighbor.