Instructional

The Three Flag “Codes”

Did you know that there are, essentially, three codes for flag protocol that we follow? Let's take a look.

7 months ago

The Three “Joints”

There are essentially three types of joint arrangements for the uniformed organizations in the US government. While this is not…

8 months ago

The Officers You Salute and the Ones You Don’t

The US military has customs and courtesies. Wearing the service's uniform is an example of a custom. Rendering a hand…

8 months ago

Your Bias and the Marine “Gathering Laundry”

Versión en español a continuación. Bias We all have certain knowledge and experiences that define how we view circumstances around…

9 months ago

What Does “Order Arms” Really Mean For A Color Guard?

Order Arms for a color guard can be confusing. Let's see how. TC 3-21.5 - Army While this is for…

9 months ago

Carrying a Foreign National or All Service Colors

This is huge. This changes 95% of color guards overseas as to make up (what flags are carried and when)…

9 months ago

“Every Honor Guard Invents Their Own Standards”

Quoted from an AFROTC cadet. A cadet who is going to commission into the USAF/USSF. The quote was relayed to…

10 months ago

The World Drill Association Ultimate Inspection

When I was a cadet at New Mexico Military Institute, we had a yearly inspection competition between each company. It…

1 year ago

A Study on the Center of a Formation

Each service recognizes that the center of a color guard with two guards and an even number of color bearers…

1 year ago

Modifying a Harness Socket

Some of my Certified US Ceremonial Guardsmen in Pennsylvania decided to get to work and modify their sockets. This modification…

2 years ago

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