Civil Air Patrol

Don’t Form a Color Guard

I always look forward to all kinds of organizations forming color guards and seeing the results of educated, trained, and…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

AFPAM 34-1203 “Does not Promote Success”

DrillMaster shares his frustration at the ineptitude expressed by others about military drill and ceremonies.

5 years ago

The “Silver Brass” of the Silent Drill Platoon

In the late 1970’s, the number one rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill platoon passed on his brass,…

7 years ago

Making Things More “Ceremonialer”

"Ceremonialer" is the term I created as I've watched members of the military, first responders (many who are veterans), and…

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…

8 years ago

Firefighter Uniform for the Funeral Procession

I constantly receive questions on here my website and on my social media accounts. I also belong to a couple…

8 years ago

The Obstacles of a Parade

When I was in AFJROTC ('79-'83), we didn't have scoopers right behind horse entries in a parade. They were the…

8 years ago

Firing Party: Stop Taking Aim!

A Firing Party fires a ceremonial Three-Volley salute using modern or traditional rifles (military), shotguns, or pistols (law enforcement). It…

9 years ago

The “Savard Manual” or “Savards”

A short time ago, Leslie Savard Hamud sent a question to me through my facebook page, The Honor Guard Manual.…

9 years ago

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