Are you able to salute your Mother Base troops?

Are you able to do anything other than beat up and or tranquilize your troops while on mother base? Some of my troops ask me to train with them but it seems like all I am able to do is attack them. Additionally, whenever I do attack them, they thank me for it and I can't tell if they're being sarcastic or not. As a follow up, am I able to pet my puppy while on base? I feel kind of bad about not interacting with it while it is barking at me.
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Partial Answer: You can pet D-Dog, but only after he is fully grown, and only if he is currently accompanying you.
LoboDemon's answer is otherwise correct - you cannot salute the troops.
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How do I stop wandering mother base soldier?
USE THE CARDBOARD BOX: Sneak up to the MB soldier while using the cardboard box and the target will stop and salute Snake. This will give you the chance to extract him while he's saluting.How do you interact with quiet at Mother Base?
If Snake's bond with Quiet is at 60% or higher, there is a special cutscene that can be triggered when returning to Mother Base. To trigger the scene, Quiet must be with Snake in the chopper and return to Mother Base during rainy conditions.How do you capture Mother Base soldiers?
When you enter the designated zone where you need to look for the soldier, equip the cardboard box. Then enter his field of view (hidden inside the box), and he will run towards you. He'll stare for a couple of moments and eventually recognize you. After that, he'll salute you and finally let you fulton him peacefully.Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain - How to Salute Your Soldiers
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