Flag Folding
How many folds are made in the flag?
When raising a flag for reveille, will the flag be raised quickly or slowly
Quickly
During retreat, the unit commander holds the salute until the last note of the music is played. Then he/she executes order arms, faces about, and commands what?
Order, ARMS
What does the flag detail do after lowering the flag?
Fold it
Military personnel in uniform should render the military salute during which of the following: the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, parades and reviews, or all of the above?
All of the above
How is the first fold in the flag made?
The bottom of the flag (stripes) is brought to the top of the flag (field of stars)
After your flight is formed up and given parade rest at the specified time for reveille, the unit commander commands what?
SOUND REVEILLE
When lowering a flag for retreat, will the flag be raised quickly or slowly?
Slowly
How many people do you need for a flag detail?
3
If the American flag, British flag, and Massachusetts flag are all to be flown on a group of flagpoles together, which will be the highest?
US and UK flags both fly at the same height, Mass flag is lower
What is the proper appearance of a folded flag?
A triangle that displays only the blue field of stars with excess material tucked in
After Reveille has been played, the unit commander commands ‘Squadron ATTENTION’ and ‘Present ARMS’ and then faces the flagstaff and executes present arms. On this signal, what is played?
To The Colors is sounded
After retreat finishes, the commanding officer gives “Attention” and then “Present, ARMS” after which, what is played?
The National Anthem
Can any members of the flag detail move their feet while the flag is being lowered? If so, who?
Yes, the detail commander may use marching movements to position themselves underneath the flag as it descends
When is flag day? How do you destroy a flag that is no longer serviceable?
June 14th. It is customary to burn unserviceable flags after folding and saluting it, which is done on flag day.