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The Authorized Provider Partnership Program (AP3)

In a nutshell, retirees and veterans of the military services may join full and part-time installation ceremonial teams (honor Guards)…

5 years ago

The Uniform and Presenting the Colors

DrillMaster explain the appropriate uniform for presenting and posting the colors.

5 years ago

All About POW/MIA Flag Protocol

Depending on where you live in the US, you can count on strong feelings as to whether the POW/MIA flag…

5 years ago

Ten Things Every Cadet Should Know

DrillMaster lists the qualities and concepts that will help cadets in leadership and training positions.

5 years ago

Taps: “America’s National Song of Remembrance,” Information and Origin

In The News That will be what the bugle call Taps is called when a proposal that is now in…

6 years ago

Is it “Tall or Tap,” “Tall Tap” or What?

When first falling-in for a flight or platoon formation, after the dressing to the right, the leader of the formation…

6 years ago

What is Articulation?

Articulation is to speak so that one is understood. It is not only about speaking clearly (enunciating words), but also…

6 years ago

Color Guard and Team Member Height

For the picture above, the Mirror Present technique is not authorized for Marines in the Fleet not MCJROTC cadets. It…

6 years ago

Replacing the Army Spade Finial

Finial = the topper/ornament of a flagstaff Flagstaff = the guidon staff carried by a color guard member Active Duty…

6 years ago

Organizing a Massing of the Colors Event

Massed Colors Massed colors, but not the type outlined in the Army and Marine drill and ceremonies manuals. These manuals…

6 years ago

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