Let’s have a look at the theories that surround the flag: fringe on the flag, the finial, and the flag’s size.
Folded Flag Salute Protocol
Yes, we want to honor our flag and we should, but…
The Chief Brief
You have an upcoming Line of Duty Death funeral and will be handing the flag to the Sheriff, Police Chief, or Fire Chief who will then hand the folded flag to the next of kin (NOK). What do you say to brief the Chief? Here is something to help you: “Chief, stand at the head of the casket. When I …
The Loss of “Specialness”
Certain things, when they become ubiquitous, can lose their special quality.
The “Bad” Honor Guard
It’s a two-way street- respect must be in the conversation and ego needs to go away.
Honor Guard and Drill Team Shoes
DrillMaster explains what a drill team and honor guard members need in the way of footwear and how to care for your shoes and boots.
Manual of the Ceremonial Fire Axe
DrillMaster gives an example of the national standard for the ceremonial fire axe manual of arms.
“Flag Flip”
“Flag Flip” is something that is a bit difficult to explain so, I made a short video.
“Detail” and its Connotation
DrillMaster shares his view of keeping the professionalism in an honor guard unit
All About The Flag and Color
This article used to be All About Flag Sizes that I wrote back in 2013 but I felt it needed expanding. Nomenclatures The Outside Flag The Indoor-Outdoor Color Fringe See also: To Fringe or Not to Fringe, That is the Question and Flag, Fringe, and Finial Theory. A flag does not have fringe when it is flown from a stationary …