I was recently asked about splitting a color guard formation and this is such a good question, that I decided it needs to be an article to help inform others.
“Detail” and its Connotation
DrillMaster shares his view of keeping the professionalism in an honor guard unit
The Honor and Sword/Saber Cordons
The Cordon *You must ensure that if the VIP(s) will walk through in twos, side-by-side, there is enough space to safely do so. Members of a cordon are sometimes unarmed, armed with rifles, or armed with a sword or saber. When armed with a sword or saber, there are specific commands and techniques that are used for each service. The …