PURPOSE OF MILITARY GUIDON The significance of the guidon is that it represents the unit and its commander. When the commander is in‚ his or her guidon is displayed for everyone to see. When he leaves for the day‚ the guidon is taken down. It is an honor‚ although sometimes a dubious one‚ to be the guidon carrier for a unit‚ known as a "guidon bearer" or "guide". He or she stands in front of the unit alongside of the commander (or the commander’s representative)‚ and is the rallying point for
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The guidon‚ also referred to as the colours or the standard‚ is an important and time honored piece of the military’s history that is still observed and revered today. The guidon is thought to have originated from ancient Egytptian times‚ where it was believed to have represented rulers and the armies they commanded. The idea endured well into medieval European times as it was used to depict each commanders’ specific coat of arms. This is so that each soldier could see through the dust and smoke
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United States Army flags traditionally have been used for purposes of identification and the fostering of esprit de corps. The present policies stem from ideas and practices dating back to the Revolutionary War. In turn‚ those were influenced by the military traditions of Western Europe to a great extent. The English‚ French‚ Dutch‚ Spanish‚ and others brought to North America their flags‚ military uniforms and other official symbolism. Leaders of the colonists were familiar with military traditions
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display‚ and care of the OCS/WOC Guidon. 1. Problem. It is the OCS Commandant’s intent that the Officer Candidate Guide be studied and analyzed in order to modify existing section(s) and/or incorporate new sections into the Candidate Guide for the use‚ display‚ and care of the OCS/WOC Guidon. All recommendations are to conform to existing Army Regulations (AR’s)‚ Field Manuals (FM’s)‚ and all other pertinent Army publications. 2. Recommendation. OCS/WOC Guidon shall not be presented until
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Army guidon the practice of carrying colours‚ standards or Guidons‚ to act As described in Army Regulation 840-10‚ Chapter 6‚ US Army guidons are swallow-tailed marker flags in branch-of-service colors‚ measuring 20 in. at the hoist by 27 in. at the fly‚ with the swallow-tail end forked 10 in. Previously guidons were made of wool bunting‚ and if serviceable‚ these older versions may still be used. Current guidons are made of heavyweight rayon banner cloth. Old guidons show
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MY REPORT ON THE GUIDON My report on the history of the guidon begins by me saying this it is the most valuable job in the company. It is used in many different events like showing the company’s name in brigade or battalion meetings. The guidon was issued first in 1776 on the day of February 20. And It was quoted from Washington’s headquarters and stated (as it is necessary that every regiment should be furnished Colours‚ and that those colours should bear some kind of similitude to the uniform
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weapons that "flash in the sun‚" and of Calvary wielding "guidon flags." Secondly‚ through Whitman’s presentation of detail the reader learns of the Calvary’s journey beginnings. The journey is a long one "horses loitering stop to drink‚" "negligent (riders) rest on the saddles." However‚ the most prominent images are of "Scarlet and blue and snowy white" guidon flags and men "brown-faced." The "Scarlet and blue and snowy white" guidon flags are a symbol for the flag of the American people
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Respecting a Non-Commissioned Officer Respect is defined as a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important or serious; and should be treated as so. A Non-Commissioned Officer is defined as a subordinate officer (such as a sergeant) in the army‚ air force‚ or marine corps appointed from among enlisted personnel. Noncommissioned officer has through his or hers experience‚ been placed in a position to lead‚ supervise and train soldiers. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a highly
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Marines march the unit guidons during the Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton Calif.‚ Aug. 23‚ 2013. U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese relinquished command of MCIW-MCB Camp Pendleton
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Drill and Ceremony 1. What are the three marching steps used in drill? 1. 15in step 2. 30in step 3. 30in step‚ DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute (the 18in step is used when formally stacking arms‚ it is executed on the command of execution of ARMS in STACK ARMS.) 2. What FM covers Drill and Ceremony? FM 3-21.5 3. What is a review? A military ceremony used to: * Honor a visiting‚ high-ranking commander‚ official‚ or dignitary‚ and or permit them to observe the state of training
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