Educating the Military Drill World
I have coined this new term, a new fallacy of logic. It is a manifestation of grief and wanting to do something above and beyond for the deceased or, in many cases, doing bigger and better than last year’s (Independence Day, Memorial Day, etc.) ceremony. The image at the top of the page was generated by artificial intelligence at my …
The value of marching isn’t about the act itself, but about the discipline, skills, and teamwork it instills that can be applied to many different areas of life.
Not too long ago I was encouraged to find a JROTC team, take them from their current state and bring them to state, regional, and national competitions and win at all three levels. But the last sentence was an insulting, “Or you could write another book.” Behind the Scenes I’ve had winning teams in multiple states for multiple years. I …
The phrase “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” is a traditional legal and diplomatic statement that dates back centuries. In the context of military awards and commissions, it serves as a formal opening to a document of great importance. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning: Essentially, the phrase is a formal announcement to the world that the enclosed …
I recently received a belligerent question from an individual who saw my posts on Facebook about restoring the replica rifles I have and the processes I’ve been experimenting with. I was performing much needed maintenance on my Glendal DrillAmerica Rifles and used this time to experiment on what looks better and what works better. One experiment is seeing what looked …
This is the first of what I hope to be many competitions for cadet programs to win equipment.
There are rules and regulations surrounding military funeral honors. The military does not provide any type of honors, including a casket team, for just any civilian.
DeVaughn Simper, America’s Vexillologist and Professor Flag on social media developed a superb device for training for the Flag Detail. Materials Using a JBL Speaker Tripod, 25′ sectional flagpole, and sandbags the cost of new materials is approximately $250. Flagpole Types Below, you can see the difference in flagpoles. You want a sectional pole, not a telescoping. Assembly Instructions
Pathfinders is a scouting-like activity of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. I love the program; it’s an incredible way to build Christian character in very young children through adults. At the center of the activity is the military formation and marching. The activity bases their marching standards off of the US Army’s TC 3-21.5, Drill and Ceremonies (D&C). However, the Seventh-day …
Today’s US military flagstaff, the light ash wood guidon staff with the flat, silver spearhead, comes from a time when polearms were the weapon of choice for infantry and cavalry. The image at the top of the page is a painting by Italian painter Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau called Batalla de Rocroi. The painting was created in 2011, and the battle was …