Color Guard

[Bluelakes 13]

So, if my unit's Color Guard has aspirations of competing at Wing, Region, and National, they may wear the cords. 

If they are "your friendly neighborhood unit flag posters" not interested in competing, they may not?

Weird...

[SarDragon]

Check out the latest CAPR 52-16. There's a change 1 as of 1 July 09.

Specifically:

4-5. National Cadet Competition. The National Cadet Competition (NCC) enables cadets to model traits of the highest standards of leadership and personal responsibility.

a. Competition Programs. The NCC includes the National Drill Team Competition and the National Color Guard Competition, which are usually held during the summer. For more information, visit the NCC page at www.cap.gov/ncc.

b. Awards. Cadet members of drill teams and color guards are authorized to wear a white shoulder cord. The cord must be of the same style and shade as the white cord stocked for CAP by Vanguard Industries (civilairpatrolstore.com). Senior members will not wear NCC shoulder cords.

4-6. Honor Guards. Unit honor guard programs are opportunities for cadets to serve their communities and promote a drug-free ethic through excellence in drill and ceremonies.

a. Program Leadership. Commanders may assign the cadet leadership officer the responsibility of selecting and training the guard. Squadrons may train in one or more elements of an honor guard. For guidance, see CAPP 52-8, Unit Honor Guard Program.

b. Awards. Cadet members of honor guards are authorized to wear a silver shoulder cord. The cord must be of the same style and shade as the silver cord stocked for CAP by Vanguard Industries (civilairpatrolstore.com). Senior members will not wear honor guard shoulder cords.

Changes shown in italics.

YMMV.

[DBlair]

While on the topic of shoulder cords... Are they supposed to be worn hooked on the epaulet button or left to fall to the shoulder seam?

[SarDragon]

They are pinned from underneath at the shoulder seam.

[notaNCO forever]

While on the topic of shoulder cords... Are they supposed to be worn hooked on the epaulet button or left to fall to the shoulder seam?

It used to be that way then they changed. They were supposed to redesign the shoulder cords for easier wear not buttoned, at least that's what I was told, but that never happened. 

[DC]

While on the topic of shoulder cords... Are they supposed to be worn hooked on the epaulet button or left to fall to the shoulder seam?

It used to be that way then they changed. They were supposed to redesign the shoulder cords for easier wear not buttoned, at least that's what I was told, but that never happened.

Almost all of the cords I have seen in the last few years are fully braided across the top and feature a safety pin on the bottom to make wearing them at the shoulder seam easier.

DBlair: That's one of the few things 39-1 is still current on, Page 90, Figure 5-2.

[W5SMP]

I recently was in the BWI Airport and came across a group of adults and cadets on their way to the CAP National Honor Guard Academy. They were a sharp bunch (the youth were in uniform) and reflect well on the CAP. My congratulations to all associated with the program.

[BTCS1 C/CC]

There are no "color guard regs" just the D and C manual and the honor guard manual. SIR!

CADET FYI reg=rules i dont care where they are written

[DC]

There are no "color guard regs" just the D and C manual and the honor guard manual. SIR!

CADET FYI reg=rules i dont care where they are written

Umm, wow.

[BTCS1 C/CC]

as far as i know white cord is for local too

[BTCS1 C/CC]

While on the topic of shoulder cords... Are they supposed to be worn hooked on the epaulet button or left to fall to the shoulder seam?

It used to be that way then they changed. They were supposed to redesign the shoulder cords for easier wear not buttoned, at least that's what I was told, but that never happened.

Yeah its changed for some reason and now u just let it hand off to the left side of epualette

[BTCS1 C/CC]

So, if my unit's Color Guard has aspirations of competing at Wing, Region, and National, they may wear the cords. 

If they are "your friendly neighborhood unit flag posters" not interested in competing, they may not?

Weird...

i think u still can as long as ur color guard. But check regs too

[DC]

So, if my unit's Color Guard has aspirations of competing at Wing, Region, and National, they may wear the cords. 

If they are "your friendly neighborhood unit flag posters" not interested in competing, they may not?

Weird...

i think u still can as long as ur color guard. But check regs too

You can make multiple quotes within one post, there is no need to make three consecutive posts to respond to different people.

Also, you do realize that this thread has been effectively dead for over a month, right?

[Eclipse]

as far as i know white cord is for local too

You are incorrect, read the quote above, which is part of a reference to competition teams.

There seems to be a rash of ressurection today, and for little reason other than a lot of "me too's"...

[coolkites]

could someone please link the rules of engagement (ROE) thank you.

[DC]

could someone please link the rules of engagement (ROE) thank you.

You might try looking here...

[C/MSgt Lunsford]

I just started in Colour Guard and it went well for my first meeting. Now that we are starting a Drill team, it should be pretty interesting...