2006-07-09 15:58:58 · 10 answers · asked by luc_91_18 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I'm Josh I'm a soldier in the US Army. Only if you're unit has been sent on a deployment at one time or another do you wear the "backward" american flag. I've been to Iraq and back already so I wear one.
The reason its backwards is because it gives the "impression" of someone holding the american flag and charging forward. Does that make sense? Like its blowing backward in the wind. Have a great day!
Josh
2006-07-09 16:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually they're not backwards. They always fly forward. That is, with the field of blue leading. I can't remember all of the details but I believe it has something to do with the flag not retreating. Any soldiers out there can probably answer this better than me.
2006-07-09 23:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by textile18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqflag.htm
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.
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.
2006-07-09 23:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Monika Lewinskeeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL It means that we wont retreat if i was running forward the flag would fly backward like that so it shows that we will not back down! HOOAH!
2006-07-09 23:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by US SOLDIER_LEO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not really backwards, they cannot be worn on the left side because the unit insignia is placed there.
2006-07-09 23:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everthing under Bush is now backwards.
2006-07-09 23:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When US flags are on Gov't vehicles/aircraft they are displayed, they will have the starfield positioned towards the direction of travel.
2006-07-09 23:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by rampdogg2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are'nt backwards. They are sewn the right way up.
2006-07-09 23:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Trapz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do know the answer to that, but it is better to keep that reason on the down low for the safty of our soilders...
2006-07-09 23:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Benjamin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you see one in your car mirror. dont' know, dumb answer huh
2006-07-09 23:01:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋