General Flag Knowledge
What do the 50 stars and 13 stripes on the US Flag represent?
50 stars - 50 states
13 stripes - original 13 colonies
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Vice President James David Vance
Under what conditions will the flag NOT be displayed?
Unfavorable conditions such as rain
True or False: The flag can touch the ground
False
What are the core values?
Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do
What is the alternate name for the California Flag?
The Bear Flag
Who is the ASI (Aerospace Science Instructor)?
Senior Master Sergeant Martin Guardado
How many people should be assisting every reveille/retreat?
3-4 people
Should the flag be carried flat/horizontal, or vertical?
Vertical
What is "I" in the phonetic alphabet?
India
Who is the designer of the California Flag?
William Todd
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Define Retreat
Retreat is traditionally known as the bugle call to signal the end of the day [end of school day] & is also the lowering of the flag at the end of the day.
When will the flag be at Half-Mast?
Death of a Foreign Dignitary (if the President decrees it), Death of the President, 9/11, etc.
This cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate amongst us anyone who does
What are all of the U.S. Flag Colors & Symbolism (Red, White, Blue)?
Red: Hardiness and Valor
White: Purity and Innocence
Blue: Justice and Perseverance
Who is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
CMSgt David R. Wolfe
Define Reveille
Reveille is traditionally known as the bugle call to signal the start of the day [before the start of school] & is the raising of the flag at the beginning of the day.
Who are the Flag Detail Staff?
Flag Detail CC: c/2dLt Colin Lichvar
Flag Detail NCO: c/TSgt Joshua Pun
What is the AFJROTC Mission?
Developing citizens of character.
Who is the contemporary designer of the U.S. Flag?
Robert G. Heft
Who is the Secretary of State?
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Name ALL 3 conditions that the cadets must meet during reveille
A salute will be rendered when in uniform as the flag is raised; you’ll be at attention.
The salute will be held until the commander (person doing rope) calls “Order, Arms”
If in civilian clothing, you will place your right hand over your heart (any headwear will be removed as well)
What are the Half Mast procedures?
The flags will first rise to the peak for a moment before being lowered to the middle of the pole during reveille. During the retreat, the flags will also be pulled up to the top of the pole before finally being lowered.
What is the Air Force birthday?
September 18, 1947