The Commander Position carries the American flag and commands the flag detail.

The Colorado position carries the Colorado flag and is placed directly behind the commander.

The ropes position raises and lowers the flags up and down the flag pole and leads the front of the the flag detail  to and from the flag pole on the Commander's Orders.

The post position opens the doors for the flag detail and is usually at the rear end of the flag detail it also helps fold and unfold one of the flags.

The Extra helps fold and unfolds the flags and is not a required position, they are usually positioned behind the Colorado and in front of the Post position.