Solider American flag patch

Question

why on soldiers arm they have a patch of the american flag but its reversed

Answer 1

The starfield always faces forward, as though you are carrying the flag into battle.

Answer 2

“the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. The appropriate replica for the right shoulder sleeve is identified as the ‘reverse side flag’.”

http://www.usflag.org/flagpatch.html

But in reality, there is no 'front' or ' back' of the US flag.

Answer 3

So the enemy knows whos about to kick there ***.

Answer 4

Thats the way the flag would look if you were running with it (at least that's what my husband told me).

Answer 5

and by all rights when we leave we're supposed to change them too.

"The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward."

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderl...

Answer 6

it represents a soldier charging forward and not retreating

that is what i was told i asked the same question