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The flag is not really 'backwards' on their shoulders, the flag is 'flying' forward as they move forward. Note also it is only worn on the right shoulder.
"The U.S. flag embroidered insignia is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flags' own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observers right and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward." per military code.
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When did the American flag patch go onto soldiers arms backwards?
"Forward deployed"
Why the American special forces have an upside down flag on their shoulders?
If the soldier were carrying a flag, the flag would appear "backwards" when viewed from the soldier's right. Thus, the right side patch is backwards. It's the same reason that the flag is painted backwards on the right side of airplanes and other vehicles.
Why is the American flag patch wore backwards?
The flag is worn with the appearance of being backwards on soldiers RIGHT arm to symbolize early American armies which had a flag carrier holding our flag high (which looks backwards from one side while correct from the other). The backwardsflag signifies this and gives the perception that every soldier is carrying a flag. Left arm patches are correctly laid. It is worn backwards to make it look like a soldier is marching into the wind carrying a flag and the wind is blowing into the flag. I hope this is more understanding. This is the same reason for astronauts.
Why would an American flag be backwards on a police car?
Depending on which way it's facing. The Stars of the flag should be moving forward.
What did the red stripes mean on the American Revolutionary war flag?
It means the soldiers blood
Is a backwards flag wrong?
I heard its backwards cause during the civil war..the cavalry would ride into battle with the American flag and with the direction of the horse and the wind,the flag appears backwards.that's why the troops wear it backwards.for pride
Is is illegal to bury a flag with someone?
Coffins are commonly draped with the American Flag, particularly those of soldiers and veterans- but the flag is removed before the body is interred There is no legislation against the flag being buried.
How does the American flag help people?
It gives people hope and reminds the soldiers who and what they're fighting for... AMERICA
What does it mean if a flag is flown backwards -?
In wartime the flag is worn backwards to show advancement.. take the flag and put it on a flag-pole and run at the enemy.. it flies backwards.. Hope this helped Flying the flag upsidedown is a sign of duress. The idea being that your enemies would not know which side was up but your friends would and would come to your aid.
Who ordered the backwards flag?
The flag is not worn backwards but is worn, "facing home." This is a regulation that was ordered by the Department of the U.S. Army, Army regulation 670-1.
Why is the American flag brown on soldiers uniforms?
It is unwise to dress soldiers in uniforms which display bright colours. Soldiers don't need to be displayed as targets; this is not good military practice. This is why most soldiers' uniforms are khaki or camouflage coloured.
Why do you fold the American flag in a triangle?
It is very respectful to fold the American flag in a triangle. It represents all the soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. It represents America and how we show our thanks. We always fold in in triangles and we always will.
