Flags and Guidon AR 840-10 & 600-25
What are the dimensions of an automobile flag?
12" x 18" or 18" x 26"
How many stripes does the American flag have?
13 strips - 7 red and 6 white
What date was the Army flag "dedicated?"
15 June 1956
What are the dimensions of the campaign streamers displayed on the Army Flag?
2 & 3/4 inches wide by 4 feet long
Where are streamers attached on the flagstaff?
2 & 3/4 inches wide by 4 feet long
What is the authorized strength level for units to be authorized a Guidon?
20 or more military personnel
How long seconds) is Reveille played?
20 seconds
What are the guidon dimensions?
20" x 27" with a 10 inch fork
How long is the flag flown at half-mast when a President or Past President dies?
30 days
Approximately how long seconds) is "to the color?"
40 seconds in duration
How many stars are on the flag how are they arranged?
50 stars. Four rows of five and five rows of six.
How far below the U.S. flag are other flags flown and how many can be flown?
6 inches below - Only one (1) can be flown
What is the Canton on a flag?
A square or rectangle in the upper left-hand corner
How is the Army Field flag accounted for?
Accountable property and its retention by individuals is prohibited
How is the flag flown on Memorial Day?
At half-mast till noon, full staff from noon until retreat sounds
Who made the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
What is the preferred method for destroying unserviceable U.S. Army flags and Army field flags?
Burning
What is the name of the flags of organizations and certain civilian & military officials?
Colors
What flags which are not authorized organizational or individual Colors) identify headquarters, offices,general officers, and organizations?
Distinguished flags
Why is the flag folded with three corners or sides?
Each side represents a branch of the government: the executive branch, the judicial Branch and the legislative Branch.
What flag is flown from aircraft, ships, & boats that is rectangular in shape?
Ensign flag
What Executive order authorized the U.S. Army flag?
Executive Order 10670, 12 June 1956
What time duration is the U.S. flag flown daily?
From reveille to retreat
How is the U.S. flag raised to half-staff?
Hoisted to the top for a brief moment & lowered to half staff position
What is known as the "fly of the flag?"
Horizontal length of the flag
When is the U.S. flag flown upside-down?
In times of emergency or national distress
How is the U.S. flag lowered when in the half-staff position?
It is first raised to the top of the staff for a brief moment, & then it is lowered
What must be done when the flag is flown at night?
It must be illuminated
What is the name of the first battle campaign streamer on the Army flag?
Lexington 1775
How many campaign streamer(s) will a unit receive for three (3) deployments or operational rotations in Iraq?
One
How many campaign streamer(s) will a unit receive for two (2) deployments or operational rotations in Afghanistan?
One
How many National colors can be present during a review, parade, or honor guard ceremony?
Only one
What does retreat means?
Resting the colors after the day is over.
What two (2) bugle calls are played at Retreat?
Retreat" & "To The Color"
How is the flag draped over a casket?
So the stars are over the left shoulder of the deceased
What were flags of formerly mounted units called?
Standards
What does the Truck the finial) that is located on top of the flagpole represent?
The "Shot Heard around the World" fired 19 April 1775 at Lexington, Massachusetts
Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care and display of the unit's colors?
The Command Sergeant Major
What is the difference between the National Colors and the National Flag?
The National Colors is trimmed on 3 sides with golden yellow fringe
What is a "finial"?
The decorative ornament at the top of the flagstaff.
What do the remaining five (5) stars represent after the flag is folded?
The five (5) branches of the armed services: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force & Coast Guard
When is the star added to the U.S. flag when a new state enters the Union?
The following 4th of Jul
Who provides the flag that is presented to the beneficiary when military personnel die?
The postmaster general
How is the national flag disposed of when it is worn out?
The section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together
What is the shape of a folded American flag?
The shape like that of a cocked hat
How are flags stored when not in use?
They are cased
What position does the U.S. flag take when in line row) of other flags on display?
To the right of the line on the observer's left)
What is known as the "hoist of the flag?"
Vertical length of the flag
Which streamer is in the preeminent position if you are looking at the Army flag?
Yorktown 1781
What do the colors on the U.S. flag symbolize?
a) Red - Hardiness and Valor, b) White - Purity and Innocence, c) Blue - Vigilance, Preservation and Justice
Where are the three (3) places that the U.S. flag is always flown at half-mast?
1) The tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 2) Arlington Cemetery, 3) Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
What is the name of the ball (the finial) that sits at the top of the flagpole?
The Truck
What are the characteristics of the Army field flag?
-3 ft hoist by 4 ft fly, -Ultramarine blue, -Trimmed on 3 sides with yellow fringe 2 1/2" wide, -The device of the DA seal in white is centered, -A white scroll inscribed "UNITED STATES ARMY" in scarlet is centered beneath the seal with Arabicnumerals "1775" below in blue
What Army Regulations govern the raising & the lowering of the Flag?
-AR 600-25 -AR 840-10
When will the POW/MIA flag be flown below the US flag?
-Armed Forces Day, -Memorial Day, -Flag Day, -Independence Day, -National POW/MIA Da, -Veteran's Day, -When installation is hosting POW/MIA activities
When are the colors ever dipped as a salute or compliment?
-Only at sea when two (2) friendly ships of war meet, -Never on land
What flags are allowed to be flown below the US flag at an installation w/o approval of the US institute of Heraldry?
-The minuteman flag, -POW/MIA flag, -Retiree flag, -Commander in Chief installation of excellence award flag
What are the heights of a flagpole?
1) 50 feet, 2) 60 feet normally), 3) 75 feet
Describe the contents and purpose of the items inside the truck of the main post flag pole?
1) A razor - for cutting up the flag, 2) A 45-cal bullet for defense, 3) Matches for burning the flag
What are the four (4) types of flagstaff heads the decorative ornaments called finial) authorized ontop of the flag pole?
1) Eagle - Presidential, 2) Spearhead - The only type authorized with Army flags, 3) Acorn - Markers and marking pennants, 4) Ball - Outdoor wall mounted for advertising or recruiting
As of January 1966, where are the five (5) places that the U.S. flag is flown 24 hours a day by specific legal authority?
1) Flag House Square in Baltimore, MD, 2) Fort McHenry National Monument, 3) Francis Scott Keys Grave, 4) The World War Memorial in Worcester, Massachusetts, 5) US Capitol in Washington, DC
What are the two (2) ways that the flag can be displayed?
1) Flat 2) Hanging free
What are the five (5) basic U.S. flags used by the Army?
1) Garrison, 2) Post, 3) Field, 4) Storm, 5) Interment
What are the name/sizes of U.S. flags flown at Army installations?
1) Storm: 5 ft hoist by 9 ft 6 in fly, 2) Post: 8 ft 11 3/8 in hoist by 17 ft fly, 3) Garrison: 20 ft hoist by 38 ft fly
