i'm just wondering because i watch many war movies and all of the men and women have the flag on their...i think left shoulder and the flag is the wrong way...? anyone know why or when it started? thanks!
2007-10-21 02:23:16 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If the flag wasn't, it would look like the soldiers were running from battle. The way the flag sits, it saeems as though they are running into battle with pride and honor.
2007-10-21 02:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by jessielynn 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is no "wrong way" for the flag. There could be said to be a back and a front, but depending on the direction of the wind, the flag either flies with the stars in the upper left or upper right corner.
2007-10-21 09:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jessielynn answered first correctly and should get best answer.
All those who answered with the flag flying as if from a pole moving forward to represent advance, not retreat are correct.
Stephanie. We are not talking movies. REAL Uniforms, the right side patch and right side of vehicles have the Blue field and stars on the right side of the flag (Backwards if you will)
It is as others say. to signify advancing, and not retreating.
Ajith, You have no clue as to what you are talking about. it has nothing to do with mirrors.
2007-10-21 10:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The flag on the right shoulder is backwards because that is how it would look on a pole if you were moving forward. The one on the left is correct.
2007-10-21 09:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes its true and made that way in order to make the stars looks moving forward not retreating .
Note/ the flag is on the right shoulder not left
2007-10-21 09:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by Peiper 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Imagine that the side profile of the soldier's shoulders (seen from both sides) is the actual flag pole.
2007-10-21 09:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its hard to explain but ill try ok we never retriet ok if somebody is carrying a flag think about what it looks like they put it on our shoulder from that point of view i hope that answers your question if not let me know and ill try to explain it better
2007-10-21 10:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by dairyman9973013 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in movies the uniforms cant look like the real thing... this is a possability since im in the af and i have never seen a backwards flag
2007-10-21 09:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by stephanie w 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
(THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO VIEW A FLAG.)(AUSTRALIANS DONT HAVE THIS PROBLEM,AS OUR FLAG IS DOUBLE SIDED.)( HINT HINT)
2007-10-22 19:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by JC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US military jacket's flag is backwards because when some one is going on a vehicle the vehicle's mirror can show it's US military.(mirror always show the opposite of what you are showing)
2007-10-21 09:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋