Color Guard 1
When is the garrison flag displayed
on holidays or special occaions
How much does your weapon weigh
8-9 lbs
what are the three flags normally flown
storm, post, garrison
How long is reveille played
20 sec
What does red represent on the flag
Hardness and Valor
What is the size of storm flag
5 x 9 1/2
what is a halyard
it is a rope and tackle used for raising and lowering the flag
What does white represent on the flag
purity and innocence
What is the size of the post flag
10 x 19
What should be showing after properly folding a flag
Blue Union 13 stars to be exact
What does blue represent on the flag
vigilance, perseverance and justice
What is the size of the garrison flag
20 x 38
What is a guidon
it is a small swallow-tailed flag carried by platoon and company level units signifying their unit affiliation
Can the national colors render a salute
No with one exception naval vessels may return a salute rendered by another vessel from a nation formally recognized by the United States
how many steps should an individual hold a salute after a Colorguard passes
6