SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 94954 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;P&gt;Before anyone comments that it isn&#39;t displayed incorrectly, please hear me out! &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;I absolutely understand that it is displayed so that it appears that the flag is moving forward into battle, rather than retreating from battle. I like the argument.&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;However according to US Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, the Union is always to appear to the observers left. It does mention that a &quot;flag patch&quot; may be warn on the uniforms of the members of the Armed Forces, but it does not say that it should have the Union appear the observers right, if worn on the right shoulder. &lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;Instead of making up arbitrary excuses for why we don&#39;t follow the US Flag Code&amp;nbsp;shouldn&#39;t we just wear it the correct way, or&amp;nbsp;petition the Congress to pass an amendment to the Code to allow for us to wear it this way?&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Here is a few quotes from the&amp;nbsp;U.S. Code, Title&amp;nbsp;4, Chapter 1. These are the only quotes that I could find after actually reading the entire&amp;nbsp;chapter, (which took me a couple of hours) if you find any more please let me know!&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Also,&amp;nbsp;if I understand the law structure correctly, this supercedes the UCMJ and definitely supercedes AR 670-1. If I am incorrect on that, please let me know as well! Thank you!&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face=Calibri&gt;“The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;When the flag is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender.&quot; (U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(b))&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face=Calibri&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = &quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office&quot; /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&quot;When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;to the flag&#39;s own right, that is, to the observer&#39;s left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.&quot;(U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(i))&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&quot;No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.&quot;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;(U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8(j))&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; 2014-04-06T13:40:19-04:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 94954

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;P&gt;Before anyone comments that it isn&#39;t displayed incorrectly, please hear me out! &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;I absolutely understand that it is displayed so that it appears that the flag is moving forward into battle, rather than retreating from battle. I like the argument.&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;However according to US Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, the Union is always to appear to the observers left. It does mention that a &quot;flag patch&quot; may be warn on the uniforms of the members of the Armed Forces, but it does not say that it should have the Union appear the observers right, if worn on the right shoulder. &lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P&gt;Instead of making up arbitrary excuses for why we don&#39;t follow the US Flag Code&amp;nbsp;shouldn&#39;t we just wear it the correct way, or&amp;nbsp;petition the Congress to pass an amendment to the Code to allow for us to wear it this way?&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Here is a few quotes from the&amp;nbsp;U.S. Code, Title&amp;nbsp;4, Chapter 1. These are the only quotes that I could find after actually reading the entire&amp;nbsp;chapter, (which took me a couple of hours) if you find any more please let me know!&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Also,&amp;nbsp;if I understand the law structure correctly, this supercedes the UCMJ and definitely supercedes AR 670-1. If I am incorrect on that, please let me know as well! Thank you!&lt;BR&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face=Calibri&gt;“The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;When the flag is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender.&quot; (U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(b))&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face=Calibri&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = &quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office&quot; /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&quot;When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;to the flag&#39;s own right, that is, to the observer&#39;s left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.&quot;(U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(i))&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;<br />&lt;P style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt&quot; class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&quot;No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.&quot;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/SPAN&gt;(U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8(j))&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;

2014-04-06T13:40:19-04:00 2014-04-06T13:40:19-04:00 MAJ Bryan Zeski 94977

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The easiest solution is to move the flag from the right shoulder to the left shoulder - which solves two problems at once:&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;1. It moves the flag to the left of the wearer - closest to the heart.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;2. It puts the blue field back on the observer&#39;s left - as intended.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;BONUS benefit: It still looks like its charging into battle!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Its a win-win-win for everyone!&lt;/div&gt;

2014-04-06T14:25:51-04:00 2014-04-06T14:25:51-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 94980

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey! &amp;nbsp;Who told you to think!!?!? &amp;nbsp;Cut it out!

2014-04-06T14:30:19-04:00 2014-04-06T14:30:19-04:00 MSG Cameron Davis 94991

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC(P) Needham, you make a very good argument. When I was in Italy, we actually wore it under the 173rd patch on the left shoulder.  The flag was always flying in the correct manner then.  After our first deployment 2003 to Iraq, the 173rd converted to the right shoulder flag patch.   <div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://www.rallypoint.com/assets/RallyPoint-logo-03989f248440c5e391e15a46e4db94fa.png"></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="https://www.rallypoint.com/profiles/143794-14g-air-defense-battle-management-system-operator-hhb-1-188-ada" target="_blank">Maintenance Support Team (14G Operator) at HHB, 1-188 ADA | Military Profile | RallyPoint</a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">See the full military profile of this Maintenance Support Team (14G Operator) at HHB, 1-188 ADA, stationed at Grandforks, ND | RallyPoint professional military profile.</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div>

2014-04-06T14:39:34-04:00 2014-04-06T14:39:34-04:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 94999

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My theory has always been that one of our main suppliers accidentally made a ton of them backwards. To save face, some company rep probably convinced some General, who may or may not be invested in the company, to pitch the backwards flag idea. In exchange, guaranteed job for the General upon retirement. We&#39;ve all heard the story line about it flying backwards into battle. That&#39;s not part of &quot;our history&quot; that &quot;flying backwards&quot; speech was distributed with the new patches... That was never a part of our lexicon until the creation of ACU&#39;s.

2014-04-06T14:45:15-04:00 2014-04-06T14:45:15-04:00 SFC Benjamin Harrison 95081

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So riddle me this, when the Flag is suspended upon a flag pole, &amp;nbsp;the blue field with the stars are always next to the pole correct? Answer is yes, so depending on which side of the flag pole you are viewing the flag from, the stars and blue field may be to the left or the right correct? Again answer is yes. Bottom line we wear the flag on the right shoulder, thus we are a flag pole and thus it is displayed correctly, thus end of discussion.&amp;nbsp;

2014-04-06T16:34:26-04:00 2014-04-06T16:34:26-04:00 CW2 Joseph Evans 95099

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Who remembers the Chocolate Chips? This is a photo from Somalia in the 90s. The right side, or reverse that has dominated since Afghanistan is the result of cooperation between nations to readily identify nationality of Soldiers in multi-national task forces, it is worn on the arm that is raised to render a salute. If you deploy or are otherwise assigned to a multi national location, everyone wears the flag on the right, not just the Americans. Feel free to blame the New World Order or anyone else for our participation in One World Government that created the problem of flying our flag &quot;backwards&quot;...&lt;img src=&quot;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/0e60244/">http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/0e60244/</a> [login to see] /resize/652x%3E/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2Fc4%2F27b3698489f12eed422cedb4aa7a46%2F51911widemodern_somalia_011014.jpg&quot; class=&quot;img-responsive block-generous&quot; alt=&quot;A U.S. Marine patrols the streets of Kismayu, Somalia, on Dec. 20, 1992. &quot; title=&quot;(Lynne Sladky/AP)&quot; data-size=&quot;rectangle652&quot; height=&quot;413&quot; width=&quot;620&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;pta-link-card&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;pta-link-card-content&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;pta-link-card-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/0e60244/">http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/0e60244/</a> [login to see] /resize/652x&gt;/quality/85/?url=/cmsmedia/c4/27b3698489f12eed422cedb4aa7a46/51911widemodern_somalia_011014.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;pta-link-card-description&quot;&gt;nA ¶û’E.eûGM·+äNø§»ª41–Q$È%UîAÎ&amp;gt;´˜ó®¸}íÊýhÏʒ–»Õ&amp;amp;}Ý«½)ÕÔ<br />#Å]½;ß:ҏ&amp;amp;<br />8<br />Âü)ܽ*¸úšD:~õ?]rÎ×I„JW<br />XZNeråÚÈ<br />C2éڞdé†OΓb$›uéSôÂúš›¯MnÍI]Å3%©Šn¿TMLö¦—¨Ä†»5:çâ5 :~u)&quot;¡ŠªÃP“½Lj2pqT‡&#39;ƒ…âJÝ©?Z±eÅ`»sVŠ^Êýþµ‹...&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;clear:both&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;pta-box-hide&quot;&gt;&lt;i class=&quot;icon-remove&quot;&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

2014-04-06T17:13:30-04:00 2014-04-06T17:13:30-04:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 95208

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a darned if you do, darned if you don't situation.  The flag is to be in the position of honor, which would be our right shoulder, but then the flag looks as though it is retreating.  If we wear the flag on our left shoulder then the star field is in the correct position but then the flag is not in the position of honor.  There is no answer that is going to be 100% correct in this situation, so you have to compromise.  For me, wearing the flag on the right shoulder is correct, since that puts the flag in the position of honor and where it would be if it were displayed on stage.

2014-04-06T19:52:40-04:00 2014-04-06T19:52:40-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 95349

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC Needham,&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1 applies only to the flag itself, not representations of the flag. &amp;nbsp;Our patch is not a flag; it is a representation of the flag. &amp;nbsp;We don&#39;t salute our patch, lower it to half mast, or illuminate it at night, because it is not a flag. &amp;nbsp;Therefore, Title 4 does not apply to our patch or how we display it.&lt;/div&gt;

2014-04-06T23:01:32-04:00 2014-04-06T23:01:32-04:00 CSM Michael J. Uhlig 95383

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC Needham, I want to commend for your courage to bring this issue up.  I appreciate that you took the time to research and present this in a logical, methodical approach.  I will re-engage this issue.

2014-04-06T23:24:19-04:00 2014-04-06T23:24:19-04:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 95416

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Let's just do it the easy way and wear it over our heart - that way if your saluting someone the flag is always in the right position for viewing - the hell with the way the rest of the world wants to wear theirs.  Putting it on the arm in a position to not look like we are retreating is just nonsense anyway - we do tactical withdrawals in order to gain an upper hand when needed.  

2014-04-07T00:01:36-04:00 2014-04-07T00:01:36-04:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 95542

<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-2736"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fshould-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Should+the+Army+stop+displaying+the+flag+incorrectly%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fshould-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AShould the Army stop displaying the flag incorrectly?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="1353ee2aa163287f3e62ba7c469d3559" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/002/736/for_gallery_v2/tumblr_metietG5Oa1rfehtgo1_500.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/002/736/large_v3/tumblr_metietG5Oa1rfehtgo1_500.jpg" alt="Tumblr metietg5oa1rfehtgo1 500" /></a></div></div>It's really too bad these dirt bags did not read the regulation before jumping into Normandy. They could have been somebody important, but instead they are wearing the flag the wrong way. Such a shame.

2014-04-07T04:45:37-04:00 2014-04-07T04:45:37-04:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 95543

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Such anger with all these down votes. Ouch.

2014-04-07T04:46:43-04:00 2014-04-07T04:46:43-04:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 95544

<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-2738"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fshould-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Should+the+Army+stop+displaying+the+flag+incorrectly%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fshould-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AShould the Army stop displaying the flag incorrectly?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-army-stop-displaying-the-flag-incorrectly" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="c6a3761582662680133cb066cd6fa025" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/002/738/for_gallery_v2/7866123078_aa67c47832.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/002/738/large_v3/7866123078_aa67c47832.jpg" alt="7866123078 aa67c47832" /></a></div></div>On a similar note, it&#39;s too bad nobody&amp;nbsp;squared this guy away for&amp;nbsp;his tattoos and haircut.

2014-04-07T04:49:52-04:00 2014-04-07T04:49:52-04:00 SSG Gerhard S. 95723

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here's one for you. When the flag is displayed suspended from two objects, either horizontally or vertically,and is therefore visible from both sides how is the Union oriented?

2014-04-07T12:09:02-04:00 2014-04-07T12:09:02-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 95949

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Good Idea Fairy is telling me that we should have an American flag patch on each shoulder with the canton facing forward.

2014-04-07T17:43:43-04:00 2014-04-07T17:43:43-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 96306

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The way I explain it to people is like this: Get a pole, put old Glory on the pole at the top, and march forward. Which way do the stars travel? The stars move and point in the direction which you march forward.

2014-04-07T23:36:25-04:00 2014-04-07T23:36:25-04:00 SGT Ben Keen 96454

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While you make good points, I think the answer will just end up being "That's the way it has always been done."<div><br></div><div>As far as the right side being a place of honor, the only thing that comes to mind is the way things were done when knights protected the public.  Most knights fought right handed therefore they needed that side of their body open and clear to engage a threat.  This sort of thing continues today if I'm not mistaken between two people, one being of senior rank.  Is it not regulation that if say an E5 is walking with an E8, the E5 should be on the left and one pace behind?</div>

2014-04-08T09:13:19-04:00 2014-04-08T09:13:19-04:00 CW2 Stephen Pate 96578

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How about we remove it from the "UTILITY" uniform so me and my mechanics can stop getting it dirty whenever we are rolling around on the ground working on vehicles?  I also think that we should remove everything from the uniform other than rank, name, and US Army, but that's just me.

2014-04-08T12:25:40-04:00 2014-04-08T12:25:40-04:00 MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca 167173

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Excellent topic of discussion. Love the friendly banter, respect and professionalism shown by everyone involved!

2014-06-29T22:21:18-04:00 2014-06-29T22:21:18-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 220324

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the US Flag Code a hortatory law?

2014-08-28T13:02:49-04:00 2014-08-28T13:02:49-04:00 PO2 Carl W. 226345

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I normally don't chime in on these... The display of the flag is very important and this is not just something that affects the Army. Check out any vehicle in the military inventory Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard...<br /><br />This is all addressed by the Institute of Heraldry. This is where all uniform, insignia, medals, etc, decisions are kept. Here is a link about the flag - <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/FAQs/Faqs.aspx?hilite=Flag%20on%20uniforms">http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/FAQs/Faqs.aspx?hilite=Flag%20on%20uniforms</a><br /><br />It is displayed with the union jack in the front to simulate one moving forward. Displaying it the other way would be indicating a retreat. If the flag is worn or painted on the left side, then the flag is one direction, if it's on the right, it's the other direction. Union jack always forward. <br /><br />It's not backward, I don't know why there is even a discussion about this.

2014-09-03T12:34:19-04:00 2014-09-03T12:34:19-04:00 MAJ Dallas D. 308914

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great debate, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="143794" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/143794-14g-air-defense-battle-management-system-operator-c-btry-1-188-ada">SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> Great research and well thought out question. Now my simple answer is the patch is not an actual flag so I am not sure it applies.

2014-11-03T15:55:25-05:00 2014-11-03T15:55:25-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 309172

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The blue star field will always be in a position of honor, as previously stated.<br /><br />Top left if its displayed on a wall or hanging vertical.<br /><br />Top right if its moving forward.<br /><br />You can notice this on an airplane with a flag on it. The left side of the plane has the star field at the top left. The right side of the plane has the star field at the top right.

2014-11-03T18:25:37-05:00 2014-11-03T18:25:37-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1786813

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>"How many angels can dance on the head or a pin?"<br /><br />Okay. This has been a good thread, but (like others...IMO) the position of honor is on the right, and moving forward is much better. Good discussion.<br /><br />I'm more concerned about MOS and basic branch competency. That didn't stop me from reading this thread, though! :D

2016-08-07T20:16:03-04:00 2016-08-07T20:16:03-04:00 SP5 Greg Neal 3627020

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I should think what with our citizens burning/disrespecting our flag you&#39;d have more pressing problems to address.

2018-05-14T13:49:21-04:00 2018-05-14T13:49:21-04:00 MSgt Neil Greenfield 3627098

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Actually, although I like it, what is the purpose of the flag patch? It used to be something you wore if you were on UN duty if I remember correctly. You already have something that says ‘U.S. Army’. I never wore a flag patch when I wore fatigues or the BDUs.

2018-05-14T14:27:06-04:00 2018-05-14T14:27:06-04:00 SSG Jim Foreman 3627172

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What truly amazes me is so many soldiers complaining about the way things are done in the military. How about shut the f up and do your job. None of you were drafted ....signed, a grumpy old veteran.

2018-05-14T14:54:06-04:00 2018-05-14T14:54:06-04:00 SPC Margaret Higgins 3627329

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Army certainly didn&#39;t display the flag incorrectly when I served.

2018-05-14T16:00:22-04:00 2018-05-14T16:00:22-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 3627448

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A solution in search of a problem.

2018-05-14T16:39:13-04:00 2018-05-14T16:39:13-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 3628390

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you really care about the flag and the US code, I recommend you stop whining about wearing a patch. Utilize your time and energy focusing on stopping the mutilation of our flag by &quot;freedom of speech&quot; protesters.

2018-05-14T21:37:09-04:00 2018-05-14T21:37:09-04:00 SFC Don Ward 3628548

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One more thing for someone to whine about. Riddle me this, do your orders dictate what you do, or does an a section of administrative law dictate what you do. A lot of things we do run contrary to administrative law and regulations, but we do them anyway. A lot of what we do has waivers for admin law and regulations, or we couldn&#39;t get our jobs done. Quit trying to stir the pot and do your job.

2018-05-14T22:09:43-04:00 2018-05-14T22:09:43-04:00 LTC John Griscom 3629647

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out how US Flag carriers (airlines) display the Flag. On the the aircraft&#39;s tail, the union is always facing forward.

2018-05-15T10:42:39-04:00 2018-05-15T10:42:39-04:00 LTC Stephan Porter 4054719

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So, if I ran fed in battle carrying the flag, which we did in our history, then it would appear backwards and thereby be in violation of the code!

2018-10-17T23:59:01-04:00 2018-10-17T23:59:01-04:00 LTC John Griscom 4056266

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The reason given is the Union of the Flag is always facing the front. Look at the way US Flagged airlines have the representation of the Flag on their aircraft.

2018-10-18T14:14:20-04:00 2018-10-18T14:14:20-04:00 LTC John Griscom 4056281

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There&#39;s a key point missing here; the patch is not a flag.

2018-10-18T14:20:56-04:00 2018-10-18T14:20:56-04:00 PVT Mark Zehner 4058409

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Always thought it was strange turn it around is my vote!

2018-10-19T11:43:05-04:00 2018-10-19T11:43:05-04:00 CW2 Michael Metzler Sr. 6129710

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NO! NO! NO! Did I say NO? LOL Pride and Honor!

2020-07-23T02:25:48-04:00 2020-07-23T02:25:48-04:00 SGT Frank Fulcher 6203383

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are wearing the flag on your right shoulder and turn to look at it... which side is the union on?

2020-08-13T15:17:31-04:00 2020-08-13T15:17:31-04:00 2014-04-06T13:40:19-04:00