Posted on 11/01/2013 12:51:21 PM PDT by Nachum
The Navy Jack is the ‘don’t tread on me’ flag, one that has earned a revered place in America’s naval history and a beloved place in sailor’s hearts, through its use for over two centuries. This symbol of America’s naval ferocity has spanned our country’s entire existence, flying from the masts of the Continental Navy during the war of independence, to today’s War on Terror. In fact, an amendment to the Navy code called SECNAV Instruction 10520.6 clearly states that as of 31 May 2002 all ships are to fly the flag throughout the duration of the War on Terror.
So why would ranking SEAL commanders ban the historical symbol? Is the proverbial top bass banning the flag? Is President Obama?
Clearly the administration and sycophant “top brass” officers have degraded America’s military prestige; from hand-tying rules of engagement, to uniform regulations that make our military allegedly more compatible with foreign forces, to the banning of an awe-inspiring flag that traces its roots to the first U.S. Navy. We have a civilian-led military, but why should our ranking commanders be complicit in the administration’s war on it? Why don’t they stand up to Obama and his leftist cronies?
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Other things related to the colors:
1. Coming aboard ship. Salute the colors (aft). Salute the Officer of the Deck (OOD) and say: “Request permission to come aboard, sir.” Wait for “Permission Granted” and drop salute.
2. Departing ship. Salute the OOD and say, “Request permission to leave the ship.” Wait for “Permission granted” and then salute the colors aft as you leave.
“Now, station the Special Sea and Anchor Detail. Make all preparations for getting underway.”
That’s a wonderful Seal.
I like that they incorporated the Serapis flag.
It would have been designed sometime in the early 1960’s maybe under Kennedy’s watch. I remember the seal was painted into the bulkhead on forward the Hanger Bay. It was also on things like our cruise books, patches, etc.
bttt
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