Firing Party

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…

8 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.…

8 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,…

8 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…

8 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

Fire Team, Firing Party and Firing Squad. What’s the Difference?

A Fire Team is a squad of soldiers in battle. courtesy simhq.com A Firing Party is a ceremonial salute detail…

11 years ago

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