Fourth Degree Color Corps Drill Manual
Standard drill procedures, Color Guard and Honor Guard guidance, and the Manual of the Sword. Follow district and diocesan direction for particular ceremonies.
Open Drill Manual ↗Fourth Degree Resources
Reference materials for Sir Knights, Color Corps members, and assembly leadership
Flags & Color Corps
Practical references for patriotic observances, formations, and honor guards.
United States Flag Code
Federal guidance on the display of and respect for the American flag. This is a public government reference, not a Knights of Columbus publication.
Read U.S. Flag Code ↗Assembly Leadership & Ceremonies
Publicly available administrative and ceremonial references.
Protocol, Meetings & Ceremonials
Find the KofC protocol manual (#11620), covering formal meetings, council and assembly protocol, and ceremonial guidance.
View Protocol Resources ↗Installation of Assembly Officers
Access the publicly posted installation guidance and ceremony (#1355) from the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Operations page.
View Installation Resources ↗Officer & Leader Resources
Leadership information, officer guidance, and additional resources published by the Supreme Council.
Browse Officer Resources ↗Fourth Degree Reference
Foundational rules and useful official reference collections.
Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree
Published governing rules addressing assemblies, officers, Color Corps, and other Fourth Degree matters. Consult the Supreme Council for any later revisions.
Open Laws & Rules ↗Military & Veteran Resources
Knights of Columbus information and links concerning service members, veterans, and their families.
Explore Military Resources ↗Education & Videos
Learn more about Fourth Degree history, patriotic service, and the Order.
2022 Exemplification Aboard Battleship New Jersey
Watch the official account of the Fourth Degree exemplification held aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.
Watch Video ↗Fourth Degree & Military Video Collection
Explore stories of patriotism, service, and Fourth Degree traditions in the Knights of Columbus video library.
Browse Videos ↗Looking for a specific flag manual? The U.S. Flag Code is linked above as a dependable public reference. We can add a separate Knights of Columbus flag manual when its current official public link is confirmed.
Sources and acknowledgment: Knights of Columbus publications and resources are credited to the Knights of Columbus. This independent directory links to original materials hosted by KofC.org and related official properties. The U.S. Flag Code is provided separately as a government reference. External resources may be updated or moved by their publishers.