Marching in place, marking time. Many think they know how to do it. There are three different regulation drill techniques for the US military and two techniques for ceremonial drill.
Can Any Event Have a Colors Presentation?
Must an event be a formal military occasion to be eligible for a color guard to present the colors?
“Cutting the Colors”
There is a very strange story about a line of flags and members of the military and veterans not being authorized to walk in between them. Most of this is a load of fertilizer that is quite deep.
Folded Flag Salute Protocol
Yes, we want to honor our flag and we should, but…
The Chief Brief
You have an upcoming Line of Duty Death funeral and will be handing the flag to the Sheriff, Police Chief, or Fire Chief who will then hand the folded flag to the next of kin (NOK). What do you say to brief the Chief? Here is something to help you: “Chief, stand at the head of the casket. When I …
The Wrong Flag at the Wrong Time in the Wrong Place
DrillMaster addresses the thin Line flag raising in Cincinnati, OH.
To the Rear March Official and Unofficial Techniques
DrillMaster explains To the Rear March for Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, MCJROTC, NJROTC, CGJROTC, and Young Marines.
The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Air Force and Space Force
Fourth in the series: DrillMaster explains the reasoning behind color guard standards for the Air Force.
The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Marine Corps, Navy, & Coast Guard
Third in the series: DrillMaster explains the reasoning behind color guard standards for the Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.
The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – US Army
Second in the series: DrillMaster explains the standards for the US Army color guard.