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Saluting Guide
Learn who salutes whom by clicking on any rank card
This is a simplified training tool. Always refer to current CAF regulations and your chain of command for official saluting protocols.
How to Use This Guide
Select your rank from the dropdown below, then switch between services to see who you should salute across all branches.
Color Legend
Your Selected Rank
The rank you selected
You Salute Them
Ranks you should salute
No Salute Required
Same or lower rank
Aviator
Avr
RCAFNCM
Aviator (Trained)
Avr(T)
RCAFNCM
Corporal
Cpl
RCAFNCM
Master Corporal
MCpl
RCAFNCM
Sergeant
Sgt
RCAFNCM
Warrant Officer
WO
RCAFNCM
Master Warrant Officer
MWO
RCAFNCM
Chief Warrant Officer
CWO
RCAFNCM
Senior Appointment Chief Warrant Officer
CWO
RCAFNCM
Command Chief Warrant Officer
CCWO
RCAFNCM
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer
CFCWO
RCAFNCM
Officer Cadet
OCdt
RCAFOfficer
Second Lieutenant
2Lt
RCAFOfficer
Lieutenant
Lt
RCAFOfficer
Captain
Capt
RCAFOfficer
Major
Maj
RCAFOfficer
Lieutenant-Colonel
LCol
RCAFOfficer
Colonel
Col
RCAFOfficer
Brigadier-General
BGen
RCAFOfficer
Major-General
MGen
RCAFOfficer
Lieutenant-General
LGen
RCAFOfficer
General
Gen
RCAFOfficer