It's the element responsible for the display, raising, lowering, and general maintenance of the colours (typically, flags), both national and as pertaining to that specific unit.
A military color guard is, generally speaking, armed and carries with it the national colors of the country it represents. A marching band color guard is, generally speaking, not armed and carries with it flags, sabers, and wooden rifles used for spinning as an accent in a performance.
Do nothing, the color guard knows the proper protocol.
Most airlines have nothing to do with the military, and anyway, I've never heard of ANY airline having a "color guard" . Please explain more so we can give a better answer.
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.
(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.
A joint service color guard typically consists of members from different branches of the military. It may include individuals from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The specific composition of the color guard may vary depending on the event or ceremony.
one or more military men who guard an area forward of a military position to guard against surprise attack...................
It depends on what color guard ur talking about. But most middle schools do have color guard.
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.
The plural is color guards.
It's people work in obsticals called color guard using colorful flags
No. Her father was in the Air National Guard, but she was never in the military.