hazardof

2. Positions to the SNSI/NSI.

theThe ensign
Ensign is Bown from the peak or truck of the mast,
The ensign atdirected
half-mast toisbe
Bown, when possible, with the
PerthPanthers
except
point
middleof when
the mast.
point ofof The
itsthe middle
hoist
Bown
point
opposite
atofhalf-mast.
a guyed mast is
the middle
of aIachment guys (see Kgure 6-1). The middle point
midway
the peak between
of the
theamast peak
and is of
the the mast
yardarm. and the point
Technically, an ensign
of a
mast mast
is with
half-mast.yardarm
Local midway
conditions between
may require other
at
to any position
the peak andother
then than at the peak of the
lowered
positions. To half-mast the ensign, it is Krst hoisted
to the half-mast position.
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3. Hoisting
The detail of at least three Truck Peak
the Ensign
ensign is formed in line carrying
members
center. assigned
Theensign
detail is to hoist the
the
and folded
the ensign is inthen
the to the
aIached
marched
manned by to the
the two Bagsta[,
cadets, halted,
who
halyards. The halyards
sides of the sta[, facing it, so are
take
ensign positions on opposite
they
so that willwithoutablefouling
beblue
the to hoist
Keld
it.the
The Bag
is raised
should
should be
be clearly marked prior
pulled su]ciently
Krst.
to Additionally,
ensure the blue the
Keldensign
is hoisted
to
the the beginning
embarrassment of colors,
of hoisting Middle Middle
Krst.
unit This action
leader continues precludesto hold the point of the
the
clear ensign
ofuntil upside
his grasp down. The
to prevent it point
ensign it is hoisted hoist
the ensign is clear, the detail
from
A_er touching
the ensign the deck. When
is hand
hoisted, the
leader
grasp executes
the halyard a in their salute.
le_ hand
other
On thememberslast note of of the
the detail
national
and
all execute
members a hand
of theColors,”salute.
detail
anthem
ensign isor to“To
be theBown at half-mast,
terminate
that position.their hand
(See salutes.
Kgure 6-1.)IfThe
the
it is then lowered slowly to Point
to the cleat
halyards are of thesecured
then mast. The detail aIachment
to their point of marched of the
is again formed,
4. origin,
Lowering and dismissed. guys
The detail is formed, marched to Figure 6-1. Position
the Ensign in the same manner as
manned
the Bagsta[, and the halyards Ensign at
of National
the Krst note of the national
forslowly
is hoisting the ensign.
lowered. On
If at half-mast, it is Krst Half-Mast
hoisted smacly
anthem
then or “Retreat,”
slowly lowered. the
The ensign
unit leader
to the peak
halyards and on the Krst
folded as music andit atinthe
catches
note of thesubsequently
prescribed
last
Folding
note of the
the detail is music.
formedThe andensign
marched is detached from
to its point of the
origin,
the Ensign. The halyards are secured to the mast;
where the ensign
5. Replacing an Ensign is turned over to the SNSI/NSI.
There may be times when it is necessary to replace the
Already
colors. Hoisted
Somemorning examples are changing
ensign
in the a_er
halyards; the colors
ensign isbut prior to to aevening
storm Bag due to
inclement weather; the ensign becomes fouled
raised
a. If the upside
Bagsta[ down; etc. rigged (i.e., has two sets of
is double
truck and
halyards), the then
new the ensign
ensign being replaced
is hoisted is slowly
to the peak or
b.lowered,
If the Bagsta[ folded,has and returned
only to its point
one halyard, of origin.
two color details are
detail slowly lowers the ensign and then quickly moves
used
The to replace
second colorthe detail,
ensign.with ThetheKrstreplacement
color ensign,
Cadet
from
ensign the Reference
to Bagsta[
the peak toor
Final
fold
truck. old20180914.pdf
theBoth ensign.
then
details moves to the Bagsta[
then return to and hoists the new as the
details salute
replacement ensign is hoisted. Both color
their point of origin.
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6. Folding the
The ensign is folded in half the long way so the crease
Ensign
half again sored
parallels theand
newwhite
crease also parallels the red and
the fold. the
The lower corner ofstripes.
the ByItend
is folded
(awayinfrom the
white stripes
(folded) edge with
lays the blue Keld on
perpendicular the outside
across of By
the stripes.
blue Keld)
triangle, is folded
the ensign up
is to the into
folded top so
thethe single
shape
repeatedly folding along the inboard edge of the
of a tri-corner hat. (See Kgure 6-2.)

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6003. SALUTES AND HONORS TO THE NATIONAL
FLAG
1.
Salutes to the national Bag are rendered per
General
2. chapter
By 12, section 2 of U.S. Navy regulations.
Individuals in the Navy, when in uniform and covered, will
Individuals
follows. Persons not in uniform will stand at aIention, face
render
Gentlemen,the appropriate
if covered, salute
remove (hand,
their riBe, etc.)
headdress aswith the
the
rightBag,
handand placethe
is over theheac.
right hand
Whenover the
in full heac. indoors and
uniform
right hand and hold it at the le_ shoulder, so that the
a. During morning
uncovered, individualscolorswill and
stand evening colors, individuals
at aIention.
of the
stop and music
face when
the “AIention”
Bagsta[ or in is sounded.
the direction Salutes are
national
rendered anthem, “To The Colors,” or “Retreat” and
remain at by individuals
aIention facing onthe
theBagsta[/music
Krst note of theuntil “Carry
terminated
their on the last note. Individuals would
NS1textbook.pdf
On” is sounded and then continue about
b.duties.
When being passed by or passing the
c. Small Bags
national colorscarried by individuals
(standard) uncased. and Bags Bying from
a buildingeither
Bagsta[s, (except duringalone
standing morning and to
or a]xed
d.evening
A foldedcolors)
Bag being
are notcarried to morning colors or from
saluted.
cased and
evening colors by a color detail is considered
3. By not saluted.
Persons in
a.
FormationDuring morning colors and evening colors, the
causes
formation it to face
commander the Bagsta[,
stops theor face in the
formation anddirection of
formation
the music, commander salutes for the formation on the
Colors,” or when “AIention”
“Retreat,” is sounded.
and terminates the The
salute on the
Krst
facingnote
theof the national anthem,
Bagsta[/music “To The
last
movesnote.
the The formation
formation to isuntil
its kept“Carry On” is sounded,
at aIention
at which time the formation commander
b.destination
When beingorpassed dismisses by orthepassing the national colors
are brought to aIention and order arms if halted or
(standard)
formation.
commander uncased, persons
shall render theinsalute
formationfor his unit, facing
brought
in aIention
formation if marching.
pacicipating in a The formation
ceremony shall, on
the colors if the formation is halted. Persons
ceremony.
command, follow the procedure prescribed for the
c. Small Bags carried by individuals and Bags Bying from
a buildingeither
Bagsta[s, (except duringalone
standing morning and to
or a]xed
d.evening
A foldedcolors)
Bag being
are notcarried to morning colors or from
saluted.
cased and
evening colors by a color detail is considered
4. By not saluted.
Occupants
During morning colors or evening colors or when being
ofall
Vehicles
vehicles in passing
motion will be brought to a halt. Persons
passed
aIention byuntil
or colors an uncased
are over national colors,
riding in such vehicles shall remain seated at
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*6004. COMPOSITION OF THE COLOR
GUARD
1. The size of a color guard may vary. The color bearers
commands the color guard. He gives the necessary
are unarmed
honors. Theand the nationalcolor
organizational colorisbearer
always positioned on
commands
national for
color isthe movements
carried, the and
color rendering
guard will of
consist of
the le_ of the national color. When only the
only one color bearer. (See Kgure
FRONT6-3a and b.)

Le_ RiBeman National Right

Bearer Bearer
Organization
FigureColor Colorof a
6-3a. Composition RiBeman
Typical NJROTC Color Guard
FRONT

Le_ RiBemanNavy Marine Corps National Right

Bearer Color Bearer
Color Color RiBeman
Figure 6-3b. Composition Bearer of a Five-member Color Guard
2.Carrying
If a femaleMarine
is pac Corps
of theand Navy
color Colors
guard, she wears trousers and
notshould
a skicnot wear medals
for uniformity. or
The ribbons
color and
bearers badges because
are
the adjusted
slings so that the colors are the same
Slingsheight when at
colors are will destroy
slightly them.
higher than (Optional)
the organizational colors. If
the carry
taller or,
than the if this isn’t possible,
organizational the
color national
bearer. All members of
necessary,
color bearershavewearthethe
senior
guard color bearer
belt over slightly
the sling to keep
the colorthe
wearing guard may wearcover,
combination the guard
theybelt;
maytheuse two chin
the sling
(black Krmly
plastic in place.
only) If the color guard isWhen only the
straps.
include One
only is
onewornisnormally
worn under
and the
the chin.
second one
national colors are carried, the color guard will
color bearer.
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*3. The NJROTC color guard is formed and marches in one rank
center.interval
at close The color with guard
the marches
color bearersat the normal cadence of
incolor
the
While
112-120 marching, the members of the guard do not
execute30-inch
To the rear steps per minute
march, about (quick
face, ortime).
Banking
swing
aIached their free arms.
executes anyThesuch color guard does
commands, thenot
national color
movements.
will be covered When
laterthe unit to which the color guard is
bearer orders an appropriate movement, which
in this chapter.
NOTE: In some ceremonies, the aisles may be too narrow for
The color guard would then march in by twos or in
a color guardlead
bearers to march
and thein normal
riBemen formation.
follow.
single
step Kle.their
into If marching
normal in by twos,
position. If theUpon
color reaching
marching in single
the
spot
color for
guard,presenting
national the colors,
color the organizational
bearer, riBemen
Kle,
their thespot,order
the of march
color guardis ALWAYS
would right Make
reform.
color bearer, le_ color guard. When reaching
sure the
4. All colors carried colors
by don’t reform
the color guardinveced.
are aIached to
consists of a 9-1/2 foot hardwood pole capped at each end
sta[s of equal
colors, when height.
displayed Theinstandard
the NJROTC colorcolorsta[ guard
by
or metal
the ferrules.
spearhead Thethe
on sta[8 ornament
foot pole. A for the
baIle-ax shall
formation,
and baIalion shall be
colors.the
The baIle-ax
cuIing on
edge the of9-1/2
the foot polealso
baIle-ax
top the Bagsta[ on which is Bown the Navy Bag
*5.shall face forward
The supply systemfor all drill movement.
(CDMIS) allows units to order 9-1/2
footpoles. Only
wooden poles received
poles orpole 8 foot through
wooden the
or supply system are
metal
9-1/2 foot
authorized wooden
for5’use at willwill
drillnot carry
meet the 5 foot x 7 foot Bags,
Bags. The 3’x Bags becompetition.
displayed onThe the 9-1/2 foot
and
guardthe 8
must footbe pole will
consistent carry
in the
size 3
andfoot typex 5 foot
of pole.
wooden
color guardpoles.is All Bags carried by a color
Displaying both metal and wooden poles in a single
6. not
Color
authorized.
guards armed with riBes will be trained to execute a
on the pac
modiKed riBe of one orThis
manual. the involves
other riBemen
pauses so that the riBes
at the
move same time, as described in
to and from the right and le_ shoulders 6005, SYNCHRONIZING
COLOR
THE MANUAL OF ARMS FOR THE
7. GUARDS.
The color bearers are unarmed, but the color guards carry
pacicipating
riBes (except when in a ceremony inside aWhen
inside a chapel). chapel, the color
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SECTION 2—MANUAL OF ARMS FOR COLOR GUARD

6005. SYNCHRONIZING THE MANUAL OF ARMS FOR THE

COLOR GUARDS
1. The manual of arms for color guards armed with riBes
(e.g.,
must beo[ or to the shoulder)
synchronized at the
so thatarms,
the same
riBes time. Since the le_
move
riBeman is at right shoulder moving to and from the
riBeman
back to is at
the le_ shoulder
shoulder o_en arms anddi[erent
involves the right“counts” in the
right/le_ shoulderone
moving together, to the order,
or the present
other or has to do an
riBemen
movement
other riBeman for each riBeman.
may catch To get
up. When the riBes
executing the riBe
occasional
bearer’s pause inof
command the manual
“Ready, of arms
CUT” so the
before
manual, both riBemen will wait for the senior color
executing
a. Order NS4the Knal
Colors tocount of the movement.
Leadership & Ethics
The
Carry command
Colors is “Carry, COLORS.” This is a four-count
riBeman goes to right shoulder arms, and the le_
movement for both riBemen. The right
b.riBeman goesto
Carry Colors to the le_ shoulder arms.
The command
Order Colors is “Order COLORS.” This is a four-count
movement
follows (seefor the right riBeman and a Kve- count for the
le_
KgureriBeman.
6-4). To have the riBes move to the order
NS3 Text
together, the “counts” book as
are modiKed

a. Stac b. Count One:

Right RiBe
Le_ RiBe Re-grasps
Stands Fast.
the Small of the Stock.

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c. d. Count
Both RiBes Both RiBemen Re-grasp
Count Three:
Moved from the upper Hand Guard.
Two:
Shoulder

e. f.
Both RiBes Moved Ready
Count Count
to the Right Side. Cut
Four: Figure 6-4. Carry Five:
c. Order Colors toColors to Order
The command
Present Colors is “Present, COLORS.” This is a two-
executing present
count movement for both riBemen, with both
d.arms with the riBe.
NS-3_Textbook_3rd.pdf
Present Colors to
The command is “Order, COLORS.” This is a three-
Order Colors
executing order for both riBemen, with both
count movement
e.arms
Carrywith theto
Colors riBe.
The command is “Present, COLORS.” This is a three-
Present
it Colors
becomes a four-count
count
shouldermovement
to present for bothmovement to synchronize the
riBemen; however,
riBes being brought from the le_ and right
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a. b. Count One: Right RiBe

the Small of
Stac Stands Fast. Le_ RiBe Re-
the Stock.
grasps

c. d. Count Three: Right RiBe

Both RiBes Stock. Le_
Count Re-grasps the small of the
Moved from RiBe Stands
Two:
Shoulder Fast.

e.
Both RiBes Rotated
Count
to Present
Figure Arms.
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f. Present Colors to
The command may be
Carry Colors. ARMS.”
or “Shoulder,
“Carry, COLORS”
This
and aisfour-count
a three- count
riBeman
movement to for
return the
movement
and right for the
the right
shoulder
weapons
le_
(SeeriBeman to the le_
from present arms.
Kgure 6-
6.)

a.
Stac

Cultural_Studies_An_Introduction_to_Glo…
b. Count One: Both RiBes Count Two: Right RiBe Grasps
RiBe
Rotated to Poc Arms. the BuI of the RiBe. Le_
Stands
Fast.

d. Count Three: Both RiBes e. Count Four:

Moved to the Shoulder. Ready, Cut.
Figure 6-6 Present
Colors to Carry Colors
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SECTION 3—MANUAL OF THE COLORS

6006. ORDER
COLORS
1. At order colors, the ferrule rests on the deck
touching
2. The sta[the
is outside
grippededge of your
in a strong right
grip shoe.
with the thumb
wrapped to
wrapped around the front of the sta[ and the Kngers
3. the rear.
Color guards armed with riBes are at order arms when the
the color at order color is
colors are at the order. The proper position of
shown in Kgure 6-7.

Global Awareness Book Figure 6-7. Order Colors with Color

Bearers Using the Strong Grip

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