Backward U.S. Army Flag

Stop the U.S. Army's Backward American Flag!!!

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[armystrong621]

The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle. As he charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left. IDIOTS ALL OF YOU!! (well most of you)

[armystrong621]

The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward

[armystrong621]

Chapter 1, Title 4, United States Code, provides for the design of the U.S. flag and specifies the colors as red, white, and blue. Colors other than red, white, and blue violate the U.S. Code; therefore, subdued-colored flags are not authorized for wear. Joint commanders have to make the decision as to whether or not the wear of a full-color flag, for morale purposes, is more important than having all aspects of the uniform camouflaged.

[transamoebae]

i'm so glad to find ONE other person that has noticed this!

The appearance in many other contexts than on the right shoulder demonstrates unequivocally that it's NOT Blowing in The Wind!

There is something very kooky going on !

And it is So Amazing that all these soldiers are just going along with it ?

And there is NO Discussion about it in the Media...

i am not a jingoistic flag waver, but this is just plain Wrong !

What is What ???

[tubedude1438]

notice how all these pictures are from the right side. and also notice how a general sitting in a room doesnt have to wear a subdued flag

[keeler101n02]

The Army's backwards flag represents one going into battle, the wind would cause the flag to flow backwards.

[Airbornetrooper85]

Thanks for the support. Feels great to be appreciated. - 82d Airborne Div Trooper

[ZenTractor]

Proper display of the American flag is defined in presidential orders EO10834 and EO10798, with white stars on a field of blue in the upper left corner, not the upper right. Technically changing the colors of the flag to a camo scheme does not conform with these presidential executive orders. You could also argue that having a gold or yellow border around the flag is also not complaint with presidential orders defining proper presentation of the US Flag.

[wesleyvandee]

hahahahahaha!!!! you ppl. what to say well me fellow brothers died for this flag and you so if you dont like it trust me we have ways for you to leave this country!!! o and the flag is not backwards!!! it says that we always move forward. and do not retreat. and one other thing look at a flag on a pole guess what its not a stiff peace of cloth it to goes this way!!!!! how bout you get off your as and join us or shut your mouths!!! if you cant stand behind us soliders then stand in front of us!

[pearlman1966]

If you were in the Army you would have worn the uniform the way AR 670-1 said.