Flag Salute Protocol

SALUTING THE FLAG PROTOCOL

1. Assign representative to raise the flag
2. Prepare the flag (tying it to the rope)
3. Whistle long “Te” as notification to prepare
4. Whistle to gather and hand-command to form U-shape
5. Adjust uniform (drop bags, notes, jackets, etc.)
6. “Rest” position
7. Salute & invite chaplains, HTs, guest, etc.
8. Hand command “Rest”
9. Verbal command: “Thieu Nhi”
10. “Straight up” position & shout: “Hy sinh”
11. Salute the youth leader: “Chuan bi chao - chao”
12. Invite everyone to face the flag
13. Shout: “Chao co - chao”
14. Wait till the flag is on top, shout: “Thoi”
15. VEYM official song: “Tuio tre Vietnam dem Chua cho gioi tre moi noi...”
16. Invite to face the camp participants
17. Wait for “flag raisers” to return
18. Remark (Opening)
19. Chant & song (corresponding to the current theme)
20. Introduce the members of the camp’s executive committee
21. Recognitions
22. Hand command “Rest”
23. Verbal command: “Camp Name”
24. “Straight up” position & “Reply camp name”
25. Salute the youth leader: “Chuan bi chao - chao”
26. Rules & Reminders
27. “Rest” position
28. Shout and reply with Camp Name & Reply