"Tip"- The top piece of the flag
"Silk"- The fabric/flag
"Butt"- The bottom of the flag
"Tab"- Where the bottom of the "Silk" is taped to the poll
"1/2"- A tape half way between the "Tab" and the "Butt"
"3/4"- A tape half way between the "1/2" and the "Butt"
(I Hope that helped)
There is the Upper Hoist (top left corner), Lower Hoist (bottom left corner), Upper Fly (top right corner) and Lower Fly (bottom right corner). The centre is, suitably, called the Centre.
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.
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.
Do nothing, the color guard knows the proper protocol.
The person who carries the flag is the flag bearer, though there are probably other terms as well.
color guard
A group of people called the 'color guard' escort the flag.
The flag wavers marched solemnly forward.
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.
Perhaps the unit's color guard or flag bearers, since they became easy targets.
(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.
Yes! Colorguard isn't gender specific, if its the flag twirling, rifle tossing, Sabre spinning color guard I'm thinking of. Honestly, i wish there were boys in my guard, I'm always really jealous of the guards that have even like one boy, straight or gay. Color Guard is absolutely for guys!!!! I am an instructor and I love having guys on the team. In color Guard guys are able to perform tosses that women simply can not do. Choreography can also be more fun when you are able to have guys dancing on the field.
the color that end on the flag is red