Do we have to purchase a guidon to gift to the outgoing commander?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:34:48 -0400

When framing a guidon to gift to the outgoing commander, have people purchased a guidon to be framed or have you been able to frame the company guidon and get a new one through S4 channels?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2020 4:18 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:18:46 -0400

Keep in mind, don't communicate that it is a requirement. Don't even approach Jr soldiers for donations. It is all voluntary and you need to organize it on your own time. This is not an Army expense to gift an out going commander anything other than possibly an award.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 22 at 2020 4:31 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:31:43 -0400

Historically, because the guidon is a property book item, the outgoing Commander buys a NEW official guidon to place on the staff, and the guidon that was flown during his or her tenure gets framed.

So basically the cost of the guidon is eaten by the CDR, and the cost of the framing, engraving, coins, whatever is on the gift giver.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2020 5:25 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:25:19 -0400

The right way to do it is to purchase a replica guidon, full size or smaller suitable for framing (for example small guidons of all companies for the out-going BC).
Gifting the actual unit guidon that was issued through the system is misappropriation of govt property, even if you are paying cash for the replacement.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 22 at 2020 9:30 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:30:25 -0400

Take a pic to a sewing/surplus store/embroidery shop. get it done single side to save cash. The orginal is a property book item and belongs to the unit- is replaced only when worn/damaged.