Color Guard/Color Team

A Reading Plan for JROTC Instructors and Cadets

For many years now, I've received requests from JROTC instructors, especially those recently retired and new to the program, and…

7 years ago

Using Colors Cases

JROTC color guards compete throughout each school year and part of the color guard competition is uncasing and casing the…

7 years ago

Tuck Your Gloves! But, In Your Epaulet?

Some may find this innocuous, but (first responder) ceremonial guardsmen need to maintain a professional image when in uniform before, during…

7 years ago

American First Responder Joint Service Order

Is this a "thing"? I think so. My reasoning for the research and writing this article is to provide information…

7 years ago

The Honor Guard and the Suicide

It's been years since I was part of an Airman's Active Duty (full honors) funeral who committed suicide (early 1990s).…

7 years ago

The Honor Guard Equipment Checklist

These are suggestions for your team. Ceremonial Equipment 9.5' flagstaffs with spade finial 4' x 5.5' (4' x 6') Indoor/Parade…

7 years ago

The “Ownership” Style of Leadership

There really isn't a style of leadership called the "Ownership Style", it is the best way I have found to…

7 years ago

The “Flake Monster” at Obama’s Farewell

It happens to the best. It's called "Flaking" in the Ceremonial World. You hydrate, eat well, exercise and you don't…

7 years ago

The First Responder Ceremonial Uniform

A short time ago, I was sent a uniform question by an Assistant Fire Chief regarding creating the unit's new…

7 years ago

The DrillMaster DrillUp! Clinic

I've been teaching in various official capacities since 1986 and since 2009, I've been teaching various elements of what I…

7 years ago

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