The Redundancy of State Orders for Half-Staff Flags: A Clarification for Governors

DrillMasterInstructional, Protocol and Flag Leave a Comment

When the President of the United States orders the American flag to be flown at half-staff, it serves as a directive for federal buildings and grounds across the nation. This article aims to clarify for state governors the redundancy of issuing separate orders for the same purpose.

The North Andover, MA Debacle

DrillMasterDrillCenter News, Protocol and Flag Leave a Comment

Absent-minded actions are leading to unnecessary anger and hostility. Nice job. If you had pulled your heads out of your virtue signaling backsides for a minute and actually read the Flag Code, you would have seen, in black and white, wording that explains national flags are flown from separate poles only!

Difference Between Official Military Department Flags and Novelty Military Flags

DrillMasterColor Guard, Color Guard/Color Team, DrillCenter News Leave a Comment

This article will help you understanding the difference between official military departmental flags and novelty military flags. Flags have always played a significant role in the military. They serve as symbols of unity, identity, and honor, representing the values and traditions of a nation’s armed forces. While the official military department flags are well-recognized and carry historical significance, novelty military …

Hand Salute Technique Smaller Image

The Officers You Salute and the Ones You Don’t

DrillMasterDrillCenter News, Instructional Leave a Comment

The US military has customs and courtesies. Wearing the service’s uniform is an example of a custom. Rendering a hand salute is a courtesy, albeit a required one. The Six Armed Services All Warrant and Commissioned Officers receive a hand salute by all enlisted at various times. Senior officers receive a hand salute by junior Warrant and/or Commissioned Officers. That …

Marine at MBW Evening Colors Gathering Laundry

Your Bias and the Marine “Gathering Laundry”

DrillMasterJudge Training, Judging Leave a Comment

Bias We all have certain knowledge and experiences that define how we view circumstances around us. That’s called our bias. A bias isn’t necessarily bad but if you only rely on your knowledge and experiences and are closed off to learning something new, that is the bad part. As a judge viewing regulation, exhibition, or a ceremonial drill routine, you …