How do you use the Color Guard command?

The Color guards face to the half left (right) in marching, take four steps, halt, and execute about face. The command sergeant major then directs UNCASE THE COLORS. The Color bearers lower the Colors (same as present guidon).

What 2 flags do the cadets carry while participating in the Color Guard?

When performing a Color Guard, these four cadets form a line. The cadets on the end carry rifles, while the middle-right cadet carries the US flag and the middle-right carries the Air Force flag.

What is Color Guard Navy?

The Color Guard represents the KU NROTC Unit and the United States Navy and Marine Corps at university and military events and ceremonies. Color Guard teaches midshipmen proper respect and Esprit de Corps for our country and for military service.

How do I call color guard?

  1. Color Guard attention! Waits for them to show they are ready.
  2. Will the audience please rise. Please remove all hats and bandannas.
  3. Color Guard advance.
  4. Color Guard halt!
  5. Color Guard post the colors.
  6. Pleas join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
  7. Color Guard about face.
  8. Color Guard dismissed.

Why is our flag folded in a triangle?

The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country was originally founded. In the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is lowered, folded in a triangle fold and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation’s honored dead.

What do you call someone who does color guard?

Color guards or flag corps are teams of performers who perform choreographed dances and routines with various equipment to enhance and interpret the music of the marching band show. Color guard teams can be found in American colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools and independent drum corps.

Where are the color guard located in the Navy?

Welcome to Color Guards located in the Navy Regions Southwest San Diego metro area. Color Guard teams take the utmost pride in appearance, drill, and execution in support of commands and local community ceremonies. The Color Guard can provide the following services for commands and local community events: -Change of Command ceremonies

What are the manuals for the color guard?

The manuals that govern all Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps League, Sea Cadets, MCJROTC, NJROTC, and Young Marines color guard activities are MCO 5060.20, Drill and Ceremonies, and MCO 10520.3, Flag Manual.

Can a Marine Corps color guard carry a foreign color?

The Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard are only authorized to carry the National Ensign and the service color. They may add another three-man color guard for a foreign national color only.

Where are the color guards in San Diego?

Welcome to Color Guards located in the Navy Regions Southwest San Diego metro area. Color Guard teams take the utmost pride in appearance, drill, and execution in support of commands and local community ceremonies. In addition to providing ceremonial guards for these events, it also has equipment that can be loaned for official command use.