Military greetings are a form of respect and honor given to members of the armed forces. SALUTES are one of the most common forms of military greetings, which involve raising a hand or weapon in a gesture of respect. SALUTES are often accompanied by verbal greetings such as 'Good morning, sir!' or 'At ease!' to show respect for the person being saluted. SALUTES are also used to show respect for the flag or national anthem.