American Flag on Your Uniform....

[jaybird]

Crew option here. Our varsity crew wears shirts with the flag sewn onto the pocket.

[RMR]

In Louisiana we wear them on the right sleeve.

In Baton Rouge, since it is on the right sleeve we wear reverse field flags. We are the only one of the nine La. associations to do so.

We have several ex-military guys who got LHSAA to give us dispensation to do so.

More than once an idiot fan has commented to one of our officials that they are so dumb they even have a backwards flag on their uniform, that sort of thing.

I would prefer that we didn't wear them, for the reason stated above (prohibited by the Flag Code) but we are told to instructed to wear them so we do.

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by RMR

In Louisiana we wear them on the right sleeve.

In Baton Rouge, since it is on the right sleeve we wear reverse field flags. We are the only one of the nine La. associations to do so.

We have several ex-military guys who got LHSAA to give us dispensation to do so.

More than once an idiot fan has commented to one of our officials that they are so dumb they even have a backwards flag on their uniform, that sort of thing.

I would prefer that we didn't wear them, for the reason stated above (prohibited by the Flag Code) but we are told to instructed to wear them so we do.

Our crew wears the reverse flag on our right sleeve as well. I live right by the national American Legion apparel HQ so I volunteered to pick up the flags for our crew a couple years ago. They knew why I was getting them and didn't say that was an inappropriate use of wearing the flag. They did tell me though about the right sleeve/reverse flag requirement though. The idea is to wear the stars closest to your heart or something like that. We get the "stupid" comments occasionally as well.

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

Our crew wears the reverse flag on our right sleeve as well. I live right by the national American Legion apparel HQ so I volunteered to pick up the flags for our crew a couple years ago. They knew why I was getting them and didn't say that was an inappropriate use of wearing the flag. They did tell me though about the right sleeve/reverse flag requirement though. The idea is to wear the stars closest to your heart or something like that. We get the "stupid" comments occasionally as well.

Anyone know why they are worn in a reverse flag look?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Umpmazza

Anyone know why they are worn in a reverse flag look?

The flag is always flown with the canon forward.

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by Matt

The flag is always flown with the canon forward.

wear did you see a canon on the flag?

[RMR]

Originally Posted by Umpmazza

wear did you see a canon on the flag?

canton

[Jim D.]

Originally Posted by Umpmazza

Anyone know why they are worn in a reverse flag look?

If a flag patch is worn, military regulations require that "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."

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by Jim D.

If a flag patch is worn, military regulations require that "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."

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner....LOL I spent 9 yrs in the US Army Infantry. The flag had a special place in my heart. I will wear it and wear it proud

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by RMR

In Louisiana we wear them on the right sleeve.

In Baton Rouge, since it is on the right sleeve we wear reverse field flags. We are the only one of the nine La. associations to do so.

Good on you all for doing it right. It's a shame the rest of the associations in LA don't.

Originally Posted by RMR

More than once an idiot fan has commented to one of our officials that they are so dumb they even have a backwards flag on their uniform, that sort of thing.

Another poster gave you a good answer to give those idiot fans. Stars closest to the heart! If the idiot fan doesn't get it, tell him/her to look closely at the next flag-draped casket and you'll notice that the stars are always above the person's heart (left side).

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Here in our NJ chapter, we are required to wear ours on our back as ajmc described above.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: Here in our NJ chapter, we are required to wear ours on our back as ajmc described above.

WE do, Bob. But that's not true for the entire state.

[Matt-MI]

MHSAA specifies the left sleeve 2" down shoulder with the max size of 2" X 3 "

[Robert Goodman]

Don't worry, the flag isn't copyrighted.