2007-07-19 03:25:25 · 10 answers · asked by Tilley 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
when worn on a shirt the stars SHOULD be the closest to the heart. Left side is a normal flag and right side is a reversed flag. Hope that helps.
2007-07-19 03:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by tweedyboyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To wear our country's flag properly, the field of stars is worn closest to your heart. Thus, if your patch is to be worn on your LEFT sleeve, use a left flag (normal). For patches worn on your RIGHT sleeve, use a "right" or "reversed field" flag. Since the law does not specifically address the positioning of the patch, a decision is left to the discretion of the organization prescribing the wear. Some elect to use the "left" flag on both sleeves. [Note: many states and cities have ordinances pertaining to the use of the flag; you may wish to contact the Attorney General of your state or the City Attorney's office regarding this matter.] If you are planning to wear only one patch, it is recommended that you wear a "left" flag on your left sleeve. Military guidelines specify that in support of joint or multi-national operations (as in Iraq), the "right" flag is worn on the right sleeve (see picture), 1/4" below the shoulder seam or 1/8" below any required unit patches. (Class A uniform excepted.)
2007-07-19 04:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by liza2315 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was always under the impression that this signified forward movement.
If you have a flag on a pole and run forward, the flag will be backwards.
Same principle on the shoulder patch, Push forward, don't turn back.
2007-07-19 03:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sean C 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"I THINK" There's somethind ODD whether to believe what most people's answer here or because they were told the same thing to them. I think if they needed to display the right way is to put it on your left arm or in from of your uniform to properly display it. Why only put it on your right arm and have the flag shown backwards? If you want to "represent" moving forward then don't put the patch on your right! Right?
Do you see any other military in any other country who follow the same rules? NO! Just America if you ask me.
2013-12-21 20:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Den-Den 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because in the old days, soldiers marched into battle carrying their banner/flag. The wind would blow it so it was showing backward. If it were forward, we'd be retreating.
2007-07-19 03:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Backwards?
So you can only view the flag from one side ?
2007-07-19 03:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it appears as it would if they were carrying a flag pole and the flag was streaming behind. if it was the other way they would be in retreat, and these colors never run.
2007-07-19 03:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by John S 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct. They don't want to give the appearance they're running away.
2007-07-19 03:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Debbie G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there not are flag never runs so they are sewn on this way to reflect that.
2007-07-19 05:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do dumb people always ask the same dumb questions without looking through Yahoo answers first!!!!
2007-07-19 09:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋