Brace yourself.
If you ask a question that you–yourself–could have answered with a little bit of hard work, you're going to get verbally bitch-slapped by the grizzled vets. This place is like boot camp with some short-tempered drill sergeants.
Why poke a hornet's nest? What's the upside? The downside is fairly obvious.
Image has been flipped horizontally. POTUS properly salutes with his right hand.
And, it's been a well-practiced, crisp salute at that!
If he was following direct orders, he'll be cleared.