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What is the difference between color guard and honor guard?
Depending on how far back you go, they are the same thing - color guard has its origins in the military, literally being there to guard the "colors" (aka the flag). Over time it evolved, and you have the modern color guard activity associated with marching bands and winterguards. However, as far as the military is concerned, it IS still called color guard - honor guard is a synonym, most likely used to avoid confusion. For example, at winterguard competitions, there is an honor guard to present the colors.
Who were the bravest men during the Civil War?
Perhaps the unit's color guard or flag bearers, since they became easy targets.
How do you fly military and us flags?
When flying both the American and a Military Branch flag together you will always have the American Flag above the Military Flag.
What does a military flag look like?
A military flag is a typical rectangle flag. Each branch of the service has their own flag, so get the right one. Contact your local Am-Vets or nearest military organization for more information.
Why is the flag so much shorter today than when it was sewn?
I'm not sure what flag you're talking about. The US flag had no specified standard dimensions before 1912, so it was as long and as wide as whoever was making it felt like. The stars could also be arranged according to the whim of the maker; the US military had a standard design they used, but other people could do pretty much whatever they wanted as long as the number of stars was correct. The standard proportions since 1912 is that the flag should be 1.9 times as wide as it is tall.
What to do when military color guard drops flag while ceremonial folding during funeral?
Do nothing, the color guard knows the proper protocol.
What is the difference between color guard and honor guard?
Depending on how far back you go, they are the same thing - color guard has its origins in the military, literally being there to guard the "colors" (aka the flag). Over time it evolved, and you have the modern color guard activity associated with marching bands and winterguards. However, as far as the military is concerned, it IS still called color guard - honor guard is a synonym, most likely used to avoid confusion. For example, at winterguard competitions, there is an honor guard to present the colors.
Who were the group of soldiers whose job it was to protect the flag of a regiment?
Color guard- or Standard Bearers- Standard here meaning (Flag) they normally appear at the head of the columns of a Parade!- certainly for Flag Day, Memorial Day and other, no pun intended (Banner) holidays.
How do you do Girl Scout flag ceremony?
A basic flag ceremony involves a flag bearer (one for each flag), color guard (any number but they usually have either four or six), and a caller. The caller usually has a script to follow and she calls or announces each part of the ceremony. Here is a basic script. Things may be added, such as having the Girl Scouts recite the Girl Scout Promise. At the beginning of an event or meeting: "Girl Scouts, attention." "Color guard, advance." "Color guard, post the colors." "Color guard, honor the flag." "Please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance." At the end of an event or meeting: "Color guard, honor the flag." "Color guard, retire the colors." "Color guard dismissed." See Related Links for more specific details on Girl Scout flag ceremonies.
Is there a different in color guard an flag line?
Depends on where you are. If the color guard only spins flags, then the terms are interchangeable. Where the line is drawn is when weapons are added - then it is definitely a color guard.
Is there a color guard requirement for a full military honor?
(revised) Full military honors includes an escort platoon, color guard, military band, and a caisson in Arlington National Cemetery (if available). The original answer may have merit in some parts of the country where a dedicated Honor Guard is not available. (original) If it's a funeral, there isn't a requirement. It's a request. You can have a full military honors funeral with just pallbearers, 21 gun salute, and flag presenter and folder.
What is the flag carrier in the color guard called?
The person who carries the flag is the flag bearer, though there are probably other terms as well.
Which group carries the American flag in a drum and bugle corps?
color guard
Why does the honor guard unfold and then refold the American flag at military funerals?
Why was the flag removed from casket unfolded and refolded and carried to the back.
Which group carrries the American flag in a drum and bugle corps?
A group of people called the 'color guard' escort the flag.
How do Girl Scouts salute a flag?
The salute is made with the right hand over the heart, the standard civil, not military, flag salute.
How do you make a kenning sentence using the words color guard?
The flag wavers marched solemnly forward.
