Regulation Military Guidons | AR 840-10, USMC & USAF
Posted by TEAM LEADER on Nov 9th 2026
Military Guidons Made to Official Regulations – The DODGuidons Commitment to Accuracy
Official Military Regulations Are Our Standard, Not Just a Reference
When it comes to manufacturing U.S. Military Guidons, Organizational Flags, and Ceremonial Colors, accuracy matters. Every branch of the United States Armed Forces maintains specific standards governing the appearance, dimensions, colors, insignia, and construction of its official military flags and guidons.
At DODGuidons.com, we take these standards seriously.
We use official Air Force Instructions, Army Regulations, and Marine Corps Orders as our authoritative references when manufacturing regulation military guidons and flags. We do not rely on photographs from the internet, competitor designs, or personal interpretations to determine official military specifications.
Our commitment is simple: Military regulations establish the standard. Our job is to follow it.
U.S. Army Guidons – Army Regulation AR 840-10
Our Regulation Army Guidons are manufactured using Army Regulation AR 840-10, Flags, Guidons, Streamers, Tabards, and Automobile and Aircraft Plates, as the governing reference.
This regulation establishes requirements for military guidons, including their dimensions, authorized colors, branch insignia, lettering, and organizational identification.
Our regulation-size Army Guidons measure 20 inches x 27 inches and feature the traditional swallowtail design.
Whether manufacturing Infantry, Armor, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineer, Aviation, or other Army branch guidons, we use applicable Army guidance to determine the proper design.
U.S. Marine Corps Guidons – Marine Corps Orders
For USMC Guidons, we reference the applicable Marine Corps Orders, including MCO P10520.3B, Marine Corps Flag Manual, for established guidon specifications.
These publications provide guidance concerning the traditional scarlet field, gold lettering, Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem, unit designations, and prescribed placement of insignia.
Details such as emblem proportions, lettering dimensions, and positioning are essential to maintaining the distinctive appearance of a regulation Marine Corps Guidon.
We follow the applicable official specifications rather than modifying a regulation design simply because an alternative version appears in an online photograph.
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U.S. Air Force Guidons – Air Force Instructions
Our Regulation Air Force Guidons are manufactured using applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions, including DAFI 90-1201, Protocol, and its predecessor, AFI 34-1201, where relevant to historical designs.
Official Air Force guidance establishes standards for authorized guidon designs, dimensions, colors, insignia, and unit identification.
When producing an Air Force Guidon, we use applicable official guidance to help ensure the finished product accurately represents the intended organization.
Regulation Guidons vs. Custom Gift Guidons
We understand that some customers prefer personalized guidons for retirement presentations, farewell gifts, shadow boxes, and framed displays.
DODGuidons offers both Regulation Military Guidons and Custom Military Gift Guidons.
Regulation guidons are manufactured according to applicable official military specifications. Custom gift guidons may include personalized lettering, alternative dimensions, or design modifications requested by the customer.
We believe it is important to distinguish between an officially prescribed guidon and a commemorative design.
Why Official Military Specifications Matter
A military guidon represents more than an individual unit. It carries the traditions, history, and identity of the United States Armed Forces.
Incorrect colors, improperly sized insignia, unauthorized lettering, or misplaced emblems can affect the authenticity of a regulation guidon.
At DODGuidons.com, our goal is to manufacture military flags and guidons that respect the standards established by the military branches they represent.
We do not create the regulations. We follow them.
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Whether your organization needs an Army Guidon, Marine Corps Guidon, Air Force Guidon, Military Organizational Flag, or Custom Military Gift Guidon, DODGuidons is committed to accuracy, craftsmanship, and military tradition.
DODGuidons.com – Where Military Regulations Guide Our Craftsmanship.
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