Firing Party

Do Honor Guards Have the Same Rules?

Honor guard units do have the same rules. They are made up of different ceremonial elements.

1 year ago

The Firing Party Timing

Forensic Experts Galore What you hear and what you see can be two different things. A firing party fires so…

3 years ago

The 21-Gun Salute

Let us get this out of the way: a firing party does not fire the 21-gun Salute.  The 21-Gun Salute…

3 years ago

The DrillMaster Response

While a massive majority of readers understand exactly what I do, there a tiny few who feel that I need…

3 years ago

“Detail” and its Connotation

DrillMaster shares his view of keeping the professionalism in an honor guard unit

5 years ago

First Responder Funeral Guidelines

These guidelines are for the United States Certified Ceremonial Guardsman program for more information on the program and how you…

6 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 Burial at Sea

Burial at Sea is a long standing maritime tradition and, just like a committal service on land, there are certain…

8 years ago

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