Flag Questions
What is meant by the flag being positioned at half-staff
A sign of mourning
What are the other names used in the military for flags
Color, standard, and ensign
What do you do with a flag that is old and worn
Dispose of it in a respectful manner
What does it mean when you raise the American Flag upside-down?
Distressed or emergency
When can the storm be flown?
Durning inclement weather
What are the arrangement of the Stars on the American Flag?
Five rows of six each, and four rows of five starts each, alternating
When did the "Star Spangled Banner" become the National Anthem of the United States
March 3, 1931
Can the American Flag be worn ad an outer garment
No
Can a color guard perform an "About Face"
No, because the flag must always be in the Position of Honor on the right side
Can the American Flag be used to cover a table or podium
No. American Flag can never be used as a decoration or table cloth
What is the "Position of Honor"
The right side, the highest point, or in front of
When displaying the U.S Flag from a staff or a flagpole, the Flag must be positioned so that the Union is in what position
The union of the Flag should be at the staff's peak
How many folds are made in the folding of the American Flag
There are 13 folds in total in the folding of the American Flag
When can the garrison flag be flown
Veteran's Day or special ceremonies
When is the only time the flag can be flown durning hours of darkness?
When it is properly lit
When should you salute the American Flag?
When it is raised or lowered; when the Flag passes by you in a parade. When in uniform and the flag passes you,present your salute six paces before the flag approaches you and hold it until six steps after the flag has passed you.
Can you move a Color Guard in a column
Yes,provided the American Flag is in front of all other flags
When a president past or dies , what are you required to do
You are required to fly the flag at Half-staff for 30 days
What is the correct way for posting the American Flag at half-staff
Raise the Flag to its peak, and the lower it to half-staff
How man red stripes are on the American Flag
Seven
Hoe many white stripes are on the American Flag
Six
What are the three type of flags
Storm,Post, and Garrsion
What are the sizes of the flag
Storm: 5 x 9 1/2ft post: 10 x 19ft Garrison: 20 x 38 ft
When were the Stars and Stripes born
The Stars and Stripes were born on June 14th 1777
When where were the Stars and Stripes first raised
The Stars and Stripes were first raised over Fort Stanwix, New York
What represents the union on the American flag
The blue field of the stars on the flag
What other can be flown above the American Flag?
The only flag can be flown above the American flag in the church pennant flag durning church services for Navy personnel
