U.S. Flag Code
What side does the American Flag go in a color guard event?
The right side
What position calls commands in an event?
The American Flag
Should you point a rifle at someone?
NO!!!
What do the 13 strips on the american flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
What should you do if you accidentally mess up during a color guard event?
Keep calm and keep going :)
What should you do if you drop an American Flag?
Burn it!
What order are the positions carried in?
Right rifle, American flag, Florida flag, left rifle
Should rifles be left unguarded at any given time during a color guard practice or event?
NOOOOO!!!!
Why do we have Color Guard?
To show that honor, respect, and duty never ends.
What should you do if your hat flies off during an event ?
Leave it. Someone will pick it up
Which flag dips during the national anthem/ pledge of allegiance
The Florida flag
When in uniform during the pledge of allegiance how should you be standing?
At attention
What angle do you hold your elbow at when holding the rifle on your shoulder?
90 degrees
Why is precision so important in Color Guard movements?
Shows unity, discipline, and respect for the colors being carried
What should you do if your commander gives the incorrect command?
Do the proper command/ most valid in the situation.
True or False: The U.S. flag should be lower than another flag when being presented?
FALSE! The American flag should be the highest point
In an indoor color guard event, instead of calling “right shoulder, ARMS” what is the command?
Port, ARMS
Why did we stop using left shoulder in events?
Because the Air Force changed regulations
Should a bald eagle be used as a flag topper in a color guard event?
NO! Only used for display :)
You have to stand for a long period of time what should you do?
Focus on breathing and bend your knees (do not lock them!)
When the flag is flown at half-staff, how is it raised?
Raised to the top of the staff first, then lowered to half staff.
Come to the front of the class and call each color guard command
Good job :)
What body part should the rifles be left be leveled with when the command “present, ARMS” is called?
Eyes or nose
Why are the rifles on the outside of the formation and flags are inside?
The rifles protect the flags
TRIPLE JEOPARDY!!!! Preform active duty honor guard faces
(Left face, right face, about face)
Nice ;)