There are proper ways to handle a flag. This article goes over several proper techniques and shows some that are less than desirable and even inappropriate.
The Flag Draping the Casket
The only way to ensure a flag doesn’t move when draped on a casket is to put a casket band on it or underneath it and then tuck the flag into it.
Recommended Equipment for a Color Guard
I received such a great question that it spurred me into creating a new tag #DrillMasterRecommends, and writing this article.
Flag Orientation on the Casket
There is a proper way to place the flag on the casket and we will look at purely the orientation and not how to place it or the procedures for changing it.
Do we Salute Foreign National Flags and Anthems?
DrillMaster shares information from the service regulations regarding foreign national flags and anthems.
All About POW/MIA Flag Protocol
Depending on where you live in the US, you can count on strong feelings as to whether the POW/MIA flag should be marched in a color guard for a parade.
Christian Flag over American Flag?
DrillMaster explains why the Christian flag the be subordinate to the American flag.
When to Drape the Deceased
My firefighting friends in California had a great question for me. Here are my thoughts. What a tragedy to lose a fellow firefighter, emergency medic, or law enforcement officer, let alone a member of the armed forces. However, it does happen and all too often. Since we know that death comes to us all and that it is just a …
Ask the DrillMaster: What are we doing wrong with our color guard?
Question: Since you work with drill teams & know proper flag etiquette, you’re my go-to person on this one. We were told at a national veteran convention by someone from another state that we shouldn’t have an eagle on our state flag staff, only on the US Flag staff. I haven’t found anything about it. Is this accurate? Thanks! B …