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The “Silver Brass” of the Silent Drill Platoon

In the late 1970’s, the number one rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill platoon passed on his brass,…

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 Obstacles of a Parade

When I was in AFJROTC ('79-'83), we didn't have scoopers right behind horse entries in a parade. They were the…

9 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

Color Guard Flag Stand Problems Resolved

Many of us have been in the situation of posting the colors in a low-profile flag stand and have tried…

9 years ago

Color Guard Part 1: Preventing “Flag Wrap”

In competition, (A & AF) JROTC color teams must follow their service drill and ceremonies manual to the letter, for…

9 years ago

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