2006-09-24 06:11:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is the unit flag which originated long long ago when soldiers marched into combat in line, they could look to their guidon (or colors) and allign themselves into the battle order. Capturing another units colors was considered huge and very desirable thus they were protected at the cost of life and limb.
2006-09-24 06:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by medic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's guidon. It is a unit flag (normally that of the platoon and company) designed to be both a signalling device as well as a distinction emblem of the unit. It is less than a flag, actually, since a flag is classified as a unit "color" or that identifying a battalion, regiment, division or group.
2006-09-24 07:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Plt. Guide carris the Guidon flag ( guide on me ) which leads the way .
Also the object sticking out of ErUDITES butt
2006-09-24 07:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unit flag. (or battalion or whichever).
2006-09-24 06:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋