Whose Troops Are They?

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Is there somebody we could ask? Maybe a JAG or Provost Marshal?

That would be a good start. Perhaps someone at the North American Vexillological Association might be of assistance too.

The Department of the Army's policy is Army Regulation 670-1, revised 5 September 2003, (found on http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/FAQ: WEAR OF THE FLAG PATCH BY ARMY PERSONNEL. HQDA policy has been changed to authorize all soldiers throughout the force permanent wear of the full-color U.S. Flag cloth replica (approximately 2"x3") on utility uniforms. The patch is worn on BDUs, Desert BDUs, the Maternity BDU, the Cold Weather Coat (Field Jacket), Aircrew Battle Dress Uniform, and the Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform and Jacket (Cold Weather). DA policy states that the patch will be sewn 1/2 inch below the right shoulder seam of the utility uniform. When the shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS) is worn on the right shoulder of the utility uniform, the U.S. Flag insignia is placed 1/8 inch below the SSI-FWTS. The cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward or to the flag's own right. When worn on the right sleeve, it is considered proper to reverse the design so that the union is at the observer's right to suggest that the flag is flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

From a heraldric perspective: #1 its a 'canton' not a "star field; #2 moving the canton means its a totally different flag; #3 on shoulders the hoist always to the left of the direction being faced; #4 the new non-USA flag with the canton to the top right places the "source of authority" beneath 7 stripes and above 6--it places the stars (the source of authority of the flag) in a subordinate position to 7 stripes.; #5 different colors makes it a totally different flag?

Perhaps its a Metro District flag?



Are the Cleveland police 'accidentally' revealing themselves to be part of the US Army?

Picture of President George W. Bush holding up the American flag at the Olympics {2008}, except he is got it backwards.A very large number of pictures of happy occasions for various countries around the world captured by members of families in moments of happiness and laughter with the participation of all members of the family. (Presidential term: January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009--that would include 2003)

P.S. Shoulder patches don't flutter in the wind and the hoist would be presumed to be to the left. Flags are read left to right like any shoulder patch. To move the canton is to alter the flag and to change the source of authority. Also, that which flies on the right shoulder is regarded to be superior to that which to the left.