After researching Navy doctrine, I have made several discoveries and am now beginning to answer some of the questions I have had for many years. The two questions this article answers are 1) Is the “artful pageantry” of the state and territory flag formations at Navy Boot Camp (RTC Great Lakes) appropriate and, 2) are the rifle guards that the …
Navy Massed State and Territory Colors Formations
At the Boot Camp training base, RTC Great Lakes, and at the Navy Ceremonial Guard in DC, Sailors carry the states and territories in one or two massed formations. Recruit Training Command Great Lakes and the Navy Ceremonial Guard both routinely display massed State and Territory flags in one or two large formations carried by Sailors. These are Flag Display …
Why a TSA Color Guard Is Not Authorized—and What Works Instead
The Transportation Security Administration is a civilian federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security.
The Flag Display Team and When a Color Guard Is Not Appropriate
Across the United States, organizations of many types—federal agencies, uniformed services, public safety departments, schools, and civic groups—seek meaningful ways to honor the United States flag during ceremonies and public events.




