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Originally posted by SSS1365
I'm confused, at my high school, what was actually color gaurd had nothing to do with the band. Color guard was the group of JROTC people who carried the American and state flags.
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SSS,
You bring up a good point. The JROTC thing you mention is probably what most people think of as a color guard. In a military sense, it is. Generally, it consists of at least two rifles, at least two flags -- one being the U.S. Flag -- and sometimes the commander carries a saber.
The flags who accompany marching bands and drum corps are also called color guards.
Then, there is an international competition called Winterguard, which is sort of like a cross between gymnastics, dance and flagwork -- these often include rifles and sabers as well.
When it's good, the later is amazing to watch, with specially produced audio tracks and really intricate choreography and split second timing.
At our kids' high school, they actually gave varsity letters to Colorguard and Winterguard participants. It can be grueling.