JROTC U.S. Flag General Knowledge

What is the purpose of armed forces day and when is it celebrated?

It honors all branches of the armed forces of the United States, and it's celebrated on the third Sunday in May

How is the U.S. flag raised to the half-staff position and lowered for the day?

It is first briskly hoisted to the top of the staff for an instant and then ceremoniously lowered to the half-staff position. At the end of the day, it is briskly hoisted to the top of the staff, and then ceremoniously lowered for the day.

What do the colors red, white, and blue stand for?

Red- hardiness and valor White- hope, purity, and innocence Blue- vigilance, perseverance, and justice

What 2 flags may be raised higher than the American flag on U.S. soil?

The United Nations flag in front of the UN Building and and church flag during service

Name 5 places where the U.S. flag is flown 24 hours a day by specific legal authority as of January 4, 1966?

U.S. Capitol- Washington D.C Ft. McHenry National Monument- Baltimore, Maryland Flag House Square- Baltimore, Maryland Francis Scott Key's grave- Frederick, Maryland World War Memorial- Worcester, Massachusetts

What do the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

13 original colonies

How many stripes does the American Flag have?

13 stripes= 7 red and 6 white

When approaching and passing the colors, how many paces before and after do you salute?

6 paces

Who wrote our national anthem?

Francis Scott Key

Name the 3 most commonly used flags listed by their sizes from largest to smallest:

Garrison (20 x 38) Post ( 10 x 19) Storm (5 x 9 1/2)