In 1927, darkness enveloped the land of China, and the bloody massacre of the Kuomintang reactionaries brought the revolution to its darkest moment. However, at this time of life and death, in Nanchang City on August 1, a gunshot pierced the sky. The "August 1" Nanchang Uprising was like a dazzling lightning bolt, tearing open the haze that shrouded China, and fired the first shot of armed resistance against the Kuomintang reactionaries with a thunderous force. This uprising is the cry of the awakening of the Communist Party of China in the tempering of blood and fire, and it is a declaration of resistance written by revolutionary aspirants with blood and life. It proclaimed the beginning of the Communist Party of China's independent leadership of the revolutionary armed struggle, and marked the birth of the people's army in the smoke of gunpowder and the flames of war. Since then, a steel army that has fought for the people and for the faith has embarked on a journey to march towards the bright future of national liberation with firm steps. It is precisely for this reason that August 1 was solemnly designated as the Army Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which has become an indelible spiritual coordinate engraved on the historical monument, inspiring generation after generation of Chinese sons and daughters to inherit the red blood and defend the dignity and glory of the motherland.

In 1927, when the land of China was shrouded in the haze of White Terror, the Kuomintang reactionaries brazenly launched a counter-revolutionary coup d'état, and countless Communists fell in pools of blood. In the face of the bloody massacre of the enemy, in order to save the Chinese revolution, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was decisively reorganized on July 12, ending the erroneous leadership of right-leaning capitulationism and beginning to brew armed struggle against reactionary rule. Subsequently, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China resolutely decided to rely on the revolutionary armed forces under the direct control and influence of the Party to launch an insurrection in Nanchang that would change the fate of China. In the early morning of August 1st, the silent city of Nanchang was still immersed in a deep sleep, and suddenly, a sharp gunshot tore through the dark night, this gunshot was a battle horn, but also a revolutionary declaration! Zhou Enlai, He Long, Ye Ting, Zhu De, Liu Bocheng and other revolutionary ancestors led more than 20,000 soldiers of the Northern Expeditionary Army to launch a fierce attack on the defenders of Nanchang City like thunder in the dark night. With firm faith and fearless courage, the soldiers of the rebel army fought bravely in the streets and alleys, fighting to the death against the enemy. After several hours of fierce fighting, the rebel army annihilated all the defending enemies with a thunderous momentum, and the bright red flag finally fluttered high at the head of Nanchang City, and this city of heroes has been recorded in history since then. This uprising fired the first shot of armed resistance against the Kuomintang reactionaries, announced the beginning of the CPC's independent leadership of the revolutionary armed struggle, and laid a solid foundation for the creation of the people's army.

The August 1st military flag is not only a symbol of the army and the establishment, but also a condensed red epic. The flag of the Chinese People's Liberation Army is based on blazing red, like sincerity soaked in the blood of revolutionary ancestors, telling the turbulent years of the past. The golden five-pointed star and the word "Bayi" shine brightly on the flag, and the shining gold is the light of faith and the glory of victory. The word "August 1st" is engraved with the memory of the beacon fire at the head of Nanchang City on August 1, 1927. Since the gunfire of the Nanchang Uprising pierced the long night, the people's army led by the Communist Party of China embarked on an arduous journey. After countless baptisms of bullets and bullets, overcoming the difficulties and dangers of the Long March, and fighting bloody battles in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, this army has always broken through the darkness under the guidance of the party, with iron will and fearless courage, and finally ushered in the great victory of the Chinese revolution. Every touch of red and every trace of gold on the military flag carries that magnificent history, embodies the spiritual core of the people's army, and guides the road to strengthening the army in the new era.

According to the regulations issued by the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in January 1951, the specifications and use specifications of the military flag carry the solemnity and glory of the army. As a spiritual banner that condenses the morale of the army, the military flag is only awarded to troops and military academies at and above the regimental level, and every flag awarding ceremony is solemn and solemn, which is a solemn gift of honor and mission to the troops. On important occasions, the military flag shows its majesty: when attending ceremonies, it is a symbol of glory; When inspected, it is a monument to the spirit; When solemn gatherings and processions are held, it is the soul guide of the procession. When performing the task, the professional flag bearer is in charge of the military flag, and there is a tall flag guard on the left and right sides, and the three of them walk in unison, standing tall in front of the troops, guarding the sacredness and solemnity of the military flag with a tall posture and resolute eyes, and highlighting the high-spirited style and steel discipline of the people's army.