American Flag For Color Guard

Before the Color Guard retires the colors, the American flag bearer leads the color guard in the 1, 2, 3 right foot rock back salute. Color guard/bearers lift flags out of stands, American flag being lifted first.

The flag should always be on the color guard's right when marching it in a line with another flag or flags. For the source, I'll direct you to Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1,§ 7.

The flag protocol for the color guard refers to the procedures and guidelines that govern how flags are handled and presented by a color guard unit. The color guard is responsible for carrying and displaying the national flag and other flags at ceremonial events and public gatherings.

The Color Guard team will be in the following order, viewing, from left to right in line formation: guard, U. S. flag bearer (Color Guard Sergeant), American Legion flag bearer and guard.

A flag ceremony can involve either the unfolding and raising of a flag or the lowering and folding of a flag. If the VFW Post has a color guard, it should consist of a flag bearer and an even number of guards, typically four or six, in addition to the caller who runs the ceremony.

The flag protocol for the color guard refers to the procedures and guidelines that govern how flags are handled and presented by a color guard unit. The color guard is responsible for carrying and displaying the national flag and other flags at ceremonial events and public gatherings.

Before the Color Guard retires the colors, the American flag bearer leads the color guard in the 1, 2, 3 right foot rock back salute. Color guard/bearers lift flags out of stands, American flag being lifted first.

Here's where it gets a little tricky. A Joint Color guard carries (from left to right) the American flag first, followed by the Army flag, Marine Corps flag, Navy flag, Air Force flag, and then the Coast Guard flag. But what about the POW/MIA flag? Or state flags? And where's the Space Force flag going to go?

The flags carried by Color-bearing units are called the national and organizational colors. Because of the importance and visibility of the task, it is an honor to be a member of the Color guard.

The Color Guard team will be in the following order, viewing, from left to right in line formation: guard, U. S. flag bearer (Color Guard Sergeant), American Legion flag bearer and guard.

The flag should always be on the color guard's right when marching it in a line with another flag or flags. For the source, I'll direct you to Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1,§ 7.

MILITARY COLOR GUARD HISTORY: Color guards have been an important part of American history. In early history, flags were used for a number of purposes. A detachment of soldiers was usually assigned to protect the flag. As history moved forward, color guards were used to lead marching bands, drum and bugle corps and other types of marching units. A color guard competition also became a feature.

The Navy flag, therefore, is carried to the left of the Marine Corps flag. The Air Force and Coast Guard flags follow to its left, except when the Coast Guard is attached to the Navy in time of war. Treating the Color Guard As the Color Guard carrying the lead parade flags passes, spectators should acknowledge the flag appropriately.

The Color Guard Flag Kit is perfect for military and ROTC ceremonies. The flag kit comes with all 6 military branch flags and the United States flag. The American Flag gets its shine from a beautiful nylon material that exceeds strict US Government specifications. The high gloss on this flag accentuates its rich coloring and densely embroidered stars. The flag is made of durable, weather.