my first post so be nice
The roll of the color guard is to protect the flag. In theory they must be atentive and vigelent (i know sometimes thats asking alot) but they cant do either if they salute.
Many troops have diferent terms for types of uniforms in many cases young, small, or economical chalenged troops are forced to choose between spending money on a uniform or spending money on program (equipment, transportation, camping fees, food ect.) the scouts in my troop have agreed on 3 different acceptable uniforms
1 "everything you have" including meritbadge sash and troop