Information for the military, veterans, and cadets on how to salute and when.
The American Flag at Half-Staff and Half-Mast, a DrillMaster Study
There is confusion about placing the American flag at half-staff and a few myths. Let’s go over the facts.
Flagstaff Refurbishing
Flagstaffs can become weathered and lose their original look like the one pictured. That is easily remedied! Well, not easy-easy, but it’s not really all that difficult. Here are the steps: Remove the ferrules and middle screw joints. Sand the staffs down completely to the wood. Stain the the staffs. Coat the staffs with at least five coats of urethane. …
Color Guard Flag Protocol
There is so much information to learn when it comes to flag protocol. A flag is called a color when posted in a stand and carried by a color guard.
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) for the purpose of supplementing, not replacing, team members for funerals.
The Uniform and Presenting the Colors
DrillMaster explain the appropriate uniform for presenting and posting the colors.
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 should be marched in a color guard for a parade.
Ten Things Every Cadet Leader Must Know
DrillMaster lists the qualities and concepts that will help cadets in leadership and training positions.
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 the House eventually passes. Read the complete story here. See also Taps 150 and TapsBugler. What to do – During a rendition of Taps at a military funeral, memorial service or wreath ceremony, -All present not in uniform should stand …
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 (Drill or Training Instructor or even the Drill Team Commander) might use a term that some seem to be unfamiliar with, “If you are taller than the person in front of you, tap him on the shoulder and move up!” …