The color guard (where the word color is referring to the national flag) carries the National Color and other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a departmental flag. In addition to the flag bearers, who are positioned in the center of the color guard, there are two or more individuals who carry rifles and or sabres.

Being assigned to the color guard is considered an honor due to the fact that these individuals present and carry the symbols of their unit and country. Depending on the circumstance and subject to the orders of their commander, members may wear full dress or less formal uniforms. It is mandatory for all members of the color guard to wear headgear, for example, a garrison cap, beret, or service cap.

 

 

The color guard is formed and marched in one rank at close interval (shoulder-to-shoulder). Since the National Colors must always be in the position of honor on the right, the color guard must execute a special movement to reverse direction. It does not execute rear march, nor does it execute about face. Rather, it performs a maneuver derived from the standard countercolumn command, generally known as colors reverse march, in order to keep the precedence of flags in order.

Other drill movements performed by the color guard include presenting arms, left and right wheel (turns) marches, eyes right (upon passing the reviewing stand during a parade), and casing/uncasing the colors.

 

 

 

To join the Tornado Battalion Color Guard Team speak to our Battalion Command Sergeant Major:

 

C/ SGM Bryant

 

 

- Male Commander C/ SMG Frasco

 

- Female Commander C/ LTC Hudson