In military and patriotic organizations, flags are known as "color" and the individuals who present them, the "color guard".  The individuals in the color guard that carry the flags are called "color bearers" and the color guard who do not carry flags are called "escorts".  The flag ceremony at troop activities shall be conducted as described below.  The commands are issued by one of the escorts and the flags are being held by the color guard away from the flag stand.

1. Troop attention !
2. Color guard forward march
3. Color guard halt
4. Color guard left face
5. Troop salute
6. Pledge of allegiance
7. Two
8. Post colors
9. Color guard salute
10. Two
11. Left face
12. Forward march
13. Troop at ease