Firing Party

Creating a Casket Deck

When a firefighter passes, many, if not all of the time an apparatus (fire truck) is used as a caisson.…

8 years ago

The DrillMaster Practice Ceremonial Fire Axe

I thought the name, DrillMaster iAxe or iAx, (like the DrillMaster iDrill Rifle, because you, "I" make it) might just…

8 years ago

All About the Firing Party

DrillMaster explains all about the firing party at a funeral or memorial service.

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

Don’t Break Vertical

When executing facing movements while armed with a rifle, do not break vertical. But, what does that mean? In Regulation Drill,…

9 years ago

“Military Neck”

Military schools across the nation are notorious for telling their new cadets to pull back/tuck their chin. It's difficult to…

9 years ago

An Embarrassing Color Guard Performance

I created this article for two reasons: Help deflect questions that usually arise and come my way. The questions go…

9 years ago

The Army Donations Program for a Firing Party

How to obtain rifles for your firing party.

9 years ago

Cadet Honor Guard Academy Training

In the second week of training after hours of standing manual, the manual of arms for colors and firing party,…

11 years ago

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