tony - i'm just going to second jannsen - he said it best and correctly!!
2007-02-18 10:44:24
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answer #1
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answered by Marysia 7
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This has been asked so many times I saved my answer which was derived from the government answer to the question. Many sharp-eyed civilians have noted an apparent oddity on the uniform sleeves of American military men: backward flag patches. Why is Old Glory flipped around like that?
Only the flag patches affixed to right shoulders of uniforms are reversed, so the blue field of stars faces forward. (Left shoulder patches aren't a problem, as the stars face forward without meddling.) The reversal was inspired by the age-old practice of carrying flags into battle. When fastened to a standard, the American flag's blue-and-white portion is always closest to the pole. A flag bearer rushing into the fray, then, would naturally lead with the stars. In fact, it would be virtually impossible to lead with the stripes-the flag would simply wilt and wrap around the pole, rather than waving triumphantly in the wind.
For a service man or women to lead with shoulder-borne stripes, then, might smack of cowardice and retreat, as if the totters were backpedaling away from the conflict. The official Army guidelines on the donning of flag patches add that the forward-facing stars give "the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.” So perhaps it's best to think of every military person as a latter-day flag bearer, leading the headlong charge into battle.
God Bless you our men and women in uniform along with the Southern People.
2007-02-18 13:02:46
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answered by Anonymous
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It is only backwards on the right shoulder to symbolize the image a flag being carried into battle and waving behind the flag bearer
(a common role in combat in most pre-US Civil War wars in most armies
2007-02-18 10:24:59
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answered by janssen411 6
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there is not any "incorrect way" for the flag. There would desire to be mentioned to be a lower back and a front, yet observing the path of the wind, the flag the two flies with the celebrities interior the better left or greater extraordinary corner.
2016-10-15 23:18:50
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answered by ? 4
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The only signifcant factors in the display of the flag is if it is upside down or at half mast. The first signifying distress or capitulation (I have never seen it displayed such) the second in remembrance and honor. Backwards, as you put it most certainly insinuates moving forward as in battle.
2007-02-18 11:17:41
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answered by iguama808 2
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This is to recognize the flag as it flies when charging into battle. It is displayed this way to symbolize the forward bravery of our troops.
2007-02-18 10:25:53
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answered by dsmturbo16 2
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Tony, I am truly impressed.
You have received a hoard of correct answers to your question. Additionally there was not a smart AS$ remark among them.
We are indeed in the presence of ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you, one and all, I feel a bit better about my fellow countrymen. Many of whom I assume share the status of being retired military members with me. Thanks again.
2007-02-18 13:34:42
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answered by gimpalomg 7
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just like someone is flying a flag and running forward with it...the wind blows it back...it's to signify that the country is moving forward...
2007-02-18 10:25:08
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answered by Paulien 5
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if you notice, planes also show the U.S. Flag in this manner. It shows as if the flag was "flying".
2007-02-18 10:54:41
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answered by Gerry C 1
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It indicates an advancement forward.
2007-02-18 12:24:14
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answered by WC 7
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So it appears to be flying
2007-02-18 11:10:27
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answered by Anonymous
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