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The Joint Military/First Responder Funeral

I speak with law enforcement officers and firefighters around the country on all matters of drill and ceremonies. This crops…

2 weeks ago

When Does the Commander Move to Port From Sling and Back?

Recently, I received a question that deserves to be an article. This happens constantly and is part of what I…

1 month ago

Proper Technique For the Platoon Commander

Here is the situation: The regulation drill sequence for a platoon. The commander, three steps away from and centered on…

3 months ago

What is the Position of Attention?

Versión en español a continuación. Description This isn't a complete definition, it's to give us an idea of what we…

10 months ago

A Message From a CAP Cadet

A short time ago I received an email through my website that is indicative of the messages I receive from…

1 year ago

No School JROTC or CAP Program?

No problem! There are all kinds of cadet and explorer programs attached to elementary and high schools around the country.…

1 year ago

Presenting the Colors at a Sporting Event

In 2017 I was talking with one of the JROTC instructors at one of the local high schools where I…

2 years ago

“Cutting” the Colors

There is a very strange story about a line of flags and members of the military and veterans not being…

3 years ago

The Chief Brief

You have an upcoming Line of Duty Death funeral and will be handing the flag to the Sheriff, Police Chief,…

4 years ago

NJROTC Cadets and Commands

The MCO was written for a purpose, just like all other military manuals. We need to use it as it…

4 years ago

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