Category 1
Define colors
A specific flag symbolic to the spirit and traditions of the US
Where is the us flag carried in a procession?
When carried in a procession with other flags, the US flag is carried on the marching right, or front and center when marching in a line.
How is the US flag placed on a casket?
lengthwise over the casket with the union over the head and left shoulder of the deceased
How many stars are on the US flag and what do they represent? How are they arranged?
There are 50 stars on the US flag, representing the 50 states and the stars are white and they are arranged in 4 rows of 5 each and 5 rows of 6 each
Where is the US flag carried or displayed in relation to other flags?
The US flag is always carried or displayed in the position of honor
What is the size of the Garrison flag and when is it hoisted?
The size of the Garrison flag is 38ft by 20ft and is hoisted on holidays and other importannt occasions
What is the proper way to raise the flag to the half-staff position?
The flag is first raised to the top of the staff, then lowered to the half-staff position.
What is the flag head or final?
a decorative ornament on top of the flag staff or flag pole
How long is the US flag flown at half-staff after the death of a president or former president? Vice-President?
It is flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president and 10 days for a vice president
Can the US flag ever be flown upside down?
What is the size of the Post flag and when is it hoisted?
The size of the Post flag is 19ft by 10ft and is hoisted when the Garrison flag is not flown
What is the proper way to lower the flag from the half staff position?
The flag is first raised to the top of the staff and then lowered
What is a flag staff?
The staff on which a flag is mounted
What is the hoist of a flag?
The hoist of a flag is the length(vertical edge) of the flag, measured from top to bottom
What is the birthday of the 1st flag?
What is the size of the Storm flag and when is it hoisted?
The size of the Post flag is 9.5ft by 5ft and isflown during inclement weather
How is the flag displayed when placed on a wall?
Either horizontally or vertically, with the union to the upper most and to the flag's own right
How many stripes are on the US flag and how are the arranged?
There are 13 stripes and there are 7 red stirpes and 6 white stripes, the the first and last stripes being red
What is they fly of the flag?
The fly of the flag is the width(horizontal edge) of the flag measured from left to right
Where is the flag flown 24 hours a day?
Fort McHenry, Maryland; Flag-House Square, Baltimore; the Capitol anf the Marine Corps Memorial
What are the colors of the flag and what do they stand for?
Red: Hardiness and valor
Blue: Purity
White: Justice
Who is authorized a us flag over thair casket at a military funeral?
Members of the active military force, national guard, reserve, honorably discharged veterans, and retired military
What do the 13 stripes represent on the US flag?
They represent the 13 original colonies
When and how do you dispose of the US flag?
When the flag is no longer suitable for display, it is destroyed, preferably by burning
How is the US flag placed when displayed at cross staff with another flag?
The US flag with be on the marching right and its staff in front of the other staff