The West Point Greeting is a traditional military SALUTE that is used to show respect and honor. It is a six-letter word, 'SALUTE', which is used to acknowledge the presence of an officer or superior. The West Point Greeting is a sign of respect and is often accompanied by a verbal greeting such as 'Good morning, sir!' or 'Good afternoon, ma'am!'. The West Point Greeting is a tradition that has been passed down through generations of military personnel and is still used today.