Color Guard School

April 27 @ 8:00 am – April 30 @ 4:00 pm

This course will teach students to be part of a First Responder color guard, using proper military etiquette and techniques.  Students will gain the knowledge and skills to be part of a team representing their agency and community, while honoring the US Flag, through an agency color guard.  Training and professionalism is the key to a color guard unit and teams must be committed to working together.  Through hands-on training and guidance by seasoned instructors, students will become proficient in marching, rifle/ax and flag handling and general color guard techniques:

• 3, 4 and 5-man honor guard marching
• US flag presentation
• Uniform and gear choice and maintenance
• Rifle and Flag movements
• Military drill and etiquette
• Planning and preparing for events

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate proficiency in 3, 4, and 5-man honor guard marching techniques
• Execute proper US flag presentation and handling
• Understand and apply military drill and etiquette
• Perform various rifle/ax and flag movements
• Plan and prepare for color guard events
• Explain the importance of color guard in law enforcement and public relations

Equipment Needed:

• Color Guard gear (flags, rifles, axes)
• Dress shoes/boots
• Uniform cover/hat
• Gloves  
• Flag carriers