Protocol and Flag

The Chief Brief

You have an upcoming Line of Duty Death funeral and will be handing the flag to the Sheriff, Police Chief,…

4 years ago

The Presidential Return Salute

Civilians do not return a salute, they aren't military. Even a President who served in any branch of the US…

4 years ago

The Wrong Flag at the Wrong Time in the Wrong Place

DrillMaster addresses the thin Line flag raising in Cincinnati, OH.

4 years ago

The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Regulations

The first in the series! DrillMaster explains why there are certain requirements for military color guards.

4 years ago

Color Guard Performance “Factors”

As much as I am a "by-the-book" Airman, I know there are times when certain organizations must adapt and overcome…

5 years ago

Color Guard Flag Protocol

There is so much information to learn when it comes to flag protocol. A flag is called a color when…

5 years ago

Flag Protocol Slides

The following slides are provided for educating my fellow Americans. Please download and share. If you would like to have…

5 years ago

More Than One Flag At a Ceremony

"You cannot display more than one flag at a ceremony!" That's one of several urban legends I've heard over the…

5 years ago

Replacing the Army Spade Finial

Finial = the topper/ornament of a flagstaff Flagstaff = the guidon staff carried by a color guard member Active Duty…

6 years ago

Organizing a Massing of the Colors Event

Massed Colors Massed colors, but not the type outlined in the Army and Marine drill and ceremonies manuals. These manuals…

6 years ago

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