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Where do cadets normally exchange salutes?

Outdoors, normally.

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  1. Outdoors ✔
  2. Indoors
  3. Only during meetings

Why: Salutes are normally exchanged only outdoors. Indoors, a cadet salutes only when formally reporting.

Huh, didn't know that: The junior member starts the salute at a fair distance so the senior has time to return it.

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References

Answer: Outdoors. Salutes are normally exchanged only outdoors. Indoors, a cadet salutes only when formally reporting.

  1. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    Salutes are normally exchanged only outdoors. Indoors, salute officers only when formally reporting
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    When in a military-style uniform, stand at attention and remain silent.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    The junior person initiates the salute a fair distance from the senior person
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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