American military salute is deeply influenced by the British navy, palm down, not outward. In the daily military life of the United States, military salute is often used, and there are different types. Generally, it can be divided into hand salute, left chest salute and left chest hat salute.

When holding hands, soldiers are required to straighten up, hold their heads up and chin down, hold their chests out and abdomen in, and look directly at the recipient. When a soldier in uniform sees and recognizes a superior officer, he usually salutes first, and then the superior returns the gift. When returning a gift, it is usually completed within two steps of the progress.