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100

When a president or past president of the US Dies, How long is the flag flown at Half-Mast

Thirty Days

100

Does a color guard ever execute a rear march?

No

100

What are the three (3) types of flags normally flown and the respective sizes?

Storm - 5x9 1/2 Feet

Post - 10x19 Feet

Garrison - 20x38 Feet

100

What do the colors of the flag represent?

Red - Hardiness and Valor

White - Purity and Innocence

Blue - Vigilance, Perserverance and Justice

200

How long is the reveille played?

20 Seconds

200

How many national colors can be present during a review, parade, or honor guard ceremony?

One
200

Can the national colors render a salute?

No, with the exception of Naval Vessels when, upon receiving a salute of this type from a vessel registered by a nation formally recognized by the United States, must return the salute

200

When is the garrison flag displayed?

On holidays and other special occasions

300

What is a halyard?

A rope or tackle used for raising and lowering the flag.

300

When can the flag be flown upside-down?

In times of emergency

300

When the national flag is worn-out, how is it disposed of?

A section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together

300

How many steps will an individual hold a salute after passing the national flag?

Six Steps

400

What are the three (3) terms used in the military service for the national flag?

Colors: A flag carried by dismounted units, supreme commanders and certain general officers

Standards: Carried by mounted troops

Ensign: Flag flown from a ship

400

What is a guidon?

A small flag carried as a standard by a military unit. Narrows to a point or fork

400

How should the flag be flown on Memorial Day?

The flag is flown at half-mast until noon, Then at noon is raised to full-staff 

400

Where is the U.S. Flag displayed when a number of flags are displayed in a row?

The U.S. flag will be at the right of the line, to the left of the observers.

500

How is the flag put to half-mast, and how is it lowered?

It is hoisted to full-staff for an instant, then lowered to half-mast, It is lowered by raising it to full-staff and then lowering it.

500

At what interval does color guard march at?

Close Interval

500

After folding the flag at a funeral, what should be showing?

The stars

500

What does retreat mean?

Retirement of the colors from the Day's activities

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