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Flag Raising Script

The document provides the script for a Boy Scout flag raising ceremony. It outlines the commands the leader gives and the corresponding actions of the color guard and others present. The color guard marches out with the flag, unfolds it and raises it as everyone salutes. Once raised, the leader commands "two" and the color guard faces back and marches back to the leader and halts. The leader then says "at ease" allowing those present to relax in place.

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Flag Raising Script

The document provides the script for a Boy Scout flag raising ceremony. It outlines the commands the leader gives and the corresponding actions of the color guard and others present. The color guard marches out with the flag, unfolds it and raises it as everyone salutes. Once raised, the leader commands "two" and the color guard faces back and marches back to the leader and halts. The leader then says "at ease" allowing those present to relax in place.

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BOY SCOUT FLAG RAISING CEREMONY SCRIPT

LEADER: Fall in!


People take their respective locations on the Parade grounds.

LEADER: Attention!
Everyone goes to attention stance.

LEADER: Color Guard, Forward March!


Color Guard move forward at a uniform pace with uniform steps, starting with the LEFT FOOT, until
next command is given.

LEADER: Color Guard, Halt!


1. Color Guard separates to prepare the flag pole and to unfold the flag.
2. One person should be designated the Pole runner and they prepare the flag pole while the
remaining two or three people unfold the flag.
3. The person holding the Stars end clips the flag with the top clip first and work down until all clips
are attached.
4. Wait for next commands.

LEADER: Raise the Colors, Scout Hand Salute!


1. Everyone, EXCEPT Color Guard, salutes the Flag as it is raised. If music is played, the Pole
Runner should wait until the music begins to start raising the flag.
2. Color Guard raises the flag quickly and as soon as the flag is in no danger of touching the
ground, everyone EXCEPT the Pole Runner should salute.
3. When the Pole Runner has raised the flag and secured the flag pole, he returns to line and
salutes.

LEADER: Two! [If music is played, this command should NOT be given until the Music has ended.]

LEADER: Color Guard, About Face!


Color Guard should turn in a CLOCKWISE rotation with one swift movement, so they are facing back
towards the Leader.

LEADER: Color Guard, Forward March!


Once again, Color Guard starts with the left foot and marches at a uniform pace with uniform steps
back to the leader, until the next command is given.

LEADER: Color Guard, Halt!


Color Guard once again steps with the LEFT FOOT, and then comes to a stop.

LEADER: At Ease
Everyone is allowed to return to “at ease” stance but does not leave the spot they are on.

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