Editing Colour guard (section)

====Composition of the US colour guard====
In the U.S., traditionally, the unit's [[sergeant major]] is responsible for the safeguarding, care, and display of the organizational colours. The sergeant major is also responsible for the selection, training, and performance of the members.<ref>[http://www.uwyo.edu/armyrotc/cadetresources/infolibrary/fm225/ch9.pdf FM 22-5, Section 9, Paragraph 43 (e)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614121926/http://www.uwyo.edu/armyrotc/cadetresources/infolibrary/fm225/ch9.pdf |date=2007-06-14 }} ([[United States Department of the Army]])</ref> The colour guard consists of [[Enlisted rank|enlisted]] members and is commanded by the senior (colour) [[Sergeant]], who carries the National Colors and gives the necessary commands for movements and rendering honours during drill exercises or [[parade]] ceremonies.<ref>[http://www.uwyo.edu/armyrotc/cadetresources/infolibrary/fm225/ch9.pdf FM 22-5, Section 9, Paragraph 45 (a)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614121926/http://www.uwyo.edu/armyrotc/cadetresources/infolibrary/fm225/ch9.pdf |date=2007-06-14 }} ([[United States Department of the Army]])</ref>

Being assigned to the colour guard is considered an honour due to the fact that these individuals present and carry the symbols of their unit and country. Depending on the circumstance and subject to the orders of their commander, members may wear [[Dress uniform|full dress]] or less formal [[Military uniform|uniforms]]. It is mandatory for all members of the colour guard to wear headgear, for example, a [[garrison cap]], [[beret]], or [[service cap]]. On occasion, certain colour guards can be [[horse]]-[[Riding animal#Riding animals or mounts|mounted]].

A US colour guard is made up of a "Color Sergeant" carrying the National Colours and serves as the unit commander, a unit or command colour bearer, and two colour escorts carrying rifles and/or sabres. If multiple colours are carried, multiple colour bearers may be needed.